Vertical take-off and landing drag rudder
US10011350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C9/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for a tail-sitter aircraft includes a fuselage having one or more propellers, a wing structure coupled to the fuselage, and a drag rudder assembly coupled to the wing structure, the drag rudder assembly including a first planar member that is coupled to a second planar member. The drag rudder assembly is configured to produce a stabilizing force on the wing structure during higher speeds of the aircraft in tandem rotor flight.
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