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Vertical/short take-off and landing aircraft

  • US 4,828,203 A
  • Filed: 12/16/1986
  • Issued: 05/09/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/16/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An aircraft comprising:

  • a fuselage;

    a set of canard wings attached to said fuselage forward of the center of gravity of said aircraft;

    a set of lift fan wings attached to said fuselage generally about the center of gravity of said aircraft;

    air deflector means mounted about said lift fan wings for directing airflow about said wing;

    a set of lift wings attached to said fuselage aft of the center of gravity of said aircraft;

    propulsion means attached to said fuselage aft of said lift fan wings for providing forward movement of said aircraft; and

    a plurality of perforated strakes attached about the bottom of said fuselage, said strakes extending outwardly from said fuselage, said strakes generally aligned about said lift fan wings.

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