Aircraft

Keywords: Patents, Aircraft

In GB Patent GB 2354502 Terence Leonard Vickers describes an aircraft comprising a main wing, also functioning as a fuselage. This is supported between two side panels, which may house fuel tanks and the undercarriage. Efflux from two jet engines may enter respective diverter chambers, each has a rear outlet for generating forward thrust and is controlled by a flap and downward directed outlets for generating lift when the rear outlet is closed by the flap. Additional jets for producing forward thrust may also be provided. A secondary wing may be provided beneath the main wing.