Aircraft comprising a device for reducing the induced drag
US8167248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft including a longitudinal fuselage, at least two lateral wings connected symmetrically one on each side of the fuselage and at least one engine pod fixed to each lateral wing via an engine support pylon. At least one profiled bearing rod is positioned on each of the engine support pylons so as to generate a propulsive resultant force under action of an oblique air flow.
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