compound aircraft

compound aircraft

An aircraft with wings and lifting rotors.
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Compound aircraft concepts have been around for many years, but there is still a lot of research needed in such subsystems as propulsion, flight controls and materials, he added.
Nevertheless, he added, "there is a broader need for this technology, other than for countermine operations." The ability of the compound aircraft to fly long distances at speeds of 230 knots makes the VTDP technology a viable option for upgrading the Army's Black Hawk fleet, for example, said the official.