摘要:
A vehicle including a fuselage having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, two Ducted Fan lift-producing propellers carried by the fuselage on each side of the transverse axis, a pilot's compartment formed in the fuselage between the lift-producing propellers and substantially aligned with one side of the fuselage, a payload bay formed in the fuselage between the lift-producing propellers and opposite the pilot's compartment, and two pusher fans located at the rear of the vehicle. Many variations are described enabling the vehicle to be used not only as a VTOL vehicle, but also as a multi-function utility vehicle for performing many diverse functions including hovercraft and ATV functions. Also described is an Unmanned version of the vehicle. Also described are unique features applicable in any single or multiple ducted fans and VTOL vehicles.
摘要:
A ducted air flow vehicle including a fuselage having a longitudinal axis, a first cockpit on one side of the longitudinal axis, a center portion adjacent and below the first cockpit, a first air flow duct mounted in the fuselage and including a first prime air mover to force surrounding air flow through the first air flow duct, and a second air flow duct mounted in the fuselage and including a second prime air mover to force surrounding air flow through the second duct, where outer upper and lower surfaces of the center portion are aerodynamically shaped to enhance production of aerodynamic lift forces by air flowing over the center portion and reduce resistance to air flow exiting the first airflow duct.
摘要:
A VTOL vehicle includes a forward rotor, an aft rotor and a fuselage, the forward and aft rotor lying in a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, with the fuselage located axially between the forward and aft rotors. The vehicle has an in-flight configuration wherein the forward rotor is tilted downwardly at a negative tilt angle relative to the fuselage and the aft rotor is tilted upwardly at a positive tilt angle relative to the fuselage.