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Aircraft inspired by the Doak VZ-4 draws aviation fans
Original: Aéronef indpiré du Doak Vz4 #Aviation #AvionExperimental #VTOL #HistoireDeLAviation #Aéronautique #Innovation #Technolog
Enthusiasts are discussing an experimental VTOL aircraft concept inspired by the Doak VZ-4, the 1950s American tilt-duct research aircraft. The Doak VZ-4 was built for the US Army and NASA to test vertical takeoff and landing using tilting ducted fans. Aviation history buffs are revisiting this obscure aircraft, with some commenters skeptical about its practicality.
Why now: Aviation enthusiasts are sharing historical experimental VTOL designs, sparking debate about their feasibility.
Evidence
- Aéronef indpiré du Doak Vz4 #Aviation #AvionExperimental #VTOL #HistoireDeLAviation #Aéronautique #Innovation #Technologie #USA #Aviation #ExperimentalAircraft #VTOL #AviationHistory #Aerospace #Innovation #Technology #USA 🇺🇸✈️➡️🌀🌀🌀🌀➡️⬆️🚁➡️🧱🤦 sciencepost.fr/les-etats-un... Les… · alcornews.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy · 1
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