Tilting ducted fan aircraft generating a pitch control moment
US10106253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2027/8254
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, an aircraft includes a fuselage having a forward portion and an aft portion. First and second ducted fans are supported by the forward portion of the fuselage. The first and second ducted fans are tiltable relative to the fuselage between a generally horizontal orientation, in a vertical takeoff and landing mode, and a generally vertical orientation, in a forward flight mode. A tailboom having an aft station extends from the aft portion of the fuselage. A cross-flow fan is disposed in the aft station of the tailboom and is operable to generate a pitch control moment.
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