A NEW VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AIRCRAFT.—Two views of a new research aircraft built by the Doak Aircraft Company in the United States. It has ducted propellers, which can be pointed upwards (top) for vertical take off, or forward (bottom), for level flight. The aeroplane is said to have a longer range and higher speed than conventional helicopters. Ground tests began this week.
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Press, Volume XCVII, Issue 28530, 8 March 1958, Page 13
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61A NEW VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AIRCRAFT.—Two views of a new research aircraft built by the Doak Aircraft Company in the United States. It has ducted propellers, which can be pointed upwards (top) for vertical take off, or forward (bottom), for level flight. The aeroplane is said to have a longer range and higher speed than conventional helicopters. Ground tests began this week. Press, Volume XCVII, Issue 28530, 8 March 1958, Page 13
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