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Ducted fan: the future personal aircraft powerplant according to Kestrel

London, UK - A hybrid electric-ducted propeller for an aircraft developed in several versions

It has been talking about personal aircraft capable of enabling people to increase their transport autonomy for along time (see for details AVIONEWS). Now, the latest newness comes from the United Kingdom where Kestrel Aerospace is producing a short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft in various versions: a single seat, a three-seated and a cargo one. The major newness maybe regards the powerplant,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 124654
Rome, Italy, 07/29/2005 16:33
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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