DocumentCode
896651
Title
The VTOL transport in the commercial air travel market
Author
Kesling, Paul H. ; Hyde, J.W.
Author_Institution
Lockheed-California Company, Burbank, Calif.
Volume
56
Issue
4
fYear
1968
fDate
4/1/1968 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
675
Lastpage
682
Abstract
A discussion is presented of the potential market for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft and the factors which cause this market to exist. An evaluation is given of the ability of the VTOL aircraft to compete with other means of transportation, along with a determination of the design criteria that the aircraft will be required to meet to be competitive. Possible configurations are suggested for various time periods, including examples that are currently being studied. The technical implications and requirements of a VTOL transportation system are discussed.
Keywords
Air transportation; Aircraft; Airplanes; Cities and towns; Costs; Europe; Market research; Road transportation; Traffic control; Urban areas;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Proceedings of the IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9219
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/PROC.1968.6353
Filename
1448283
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