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HYBRID JET/ELECTRIC VTOL AIRCRAFT

  • US 20130062455A1
  • Filed: 04/20/2006
  • Published: 03/14/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/20/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fixed-wing VTOL or STOVL aircraft, comprising:

  • an airframe comprising a fuselage and wings;

    a thrust-producing gas turbine engine;

    an electrical generator that is driven by said gas turbine engine to generate electricity;

    a plurality of electric lift-producing fans distributed across said airframe; and

    an electrical system configured and arranged to provide electricity generated by said electrical generator to said electric fans to power said electric fans.

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