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Aircraft

  • US 5,810,284 A
  • Filed: 03/15/1995
  • Issued: 09/22/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An aircraft having a wingspan dimension that is perpendicular to a direction of travel of the aircraft, a length dimension that is parallel to the direction of travel, and a front direction defined by the direction of travel said aircraft comprising:

  • a wing extending generally perpendicular to the direction of travel and defining the wingspan; and

    a landing gear having wheels positioned at different locations along the length dimension of the aircraft, the landing gear having a main gear and a front-most gear, wherein all of the wheels are mounted by the wing;

    wherein the wing'"'"'s angle of attack is configured such that the main gear lifts off prior to the front-most gear during take-off.

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