Some General Considerations Concerning VTOL Aircraft

570018

01/01/1957

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors Abstract
Content
FUNDAMENTAL considerations which govern the power and fuel requirements, maximum speed, safety, and practical utility of types of VTOL aircraft are enumerated and discussed. The most interesting types of VTOL aircraft such as the helicopter are discussed and evaluated in regard to their probable applicability to the various fields of usefulness in view of these fundamental considerations.
The question whether vertical take-offs and landings are really necessary is considered. It is recognized that there is an advantage in the power-controlled approaches of VTOL aircraft from small airports under all weather conditions.
It is realized that there is research still needed to make the VTOL a more satisfactory aircraft.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/570018
Pages
16
Citation
Zimmerman, C., "Some General Considerations Concerning VTOL Aircraft," SAE Technical Paper 570018, 1957, https://doi.org/10.4271/570018.
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Publisher
Published
Jan 1, 1957
Product Code
570018
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English