NCTAM papers, National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Japan
53rd NCTAM papers, National Congress of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Japan
Session ID : 1A5
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New Concept of Jet Engine and Small VTOL Aircraft
*Yoshio SaitoYukio MatsudaShiki IwaseMasanori Endoh
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A new concept of small turbofan engine, which is so called "Cluster Fan Engine", is studied. The basic configuration of the Cluster Fan Engine comprise two subunits, core engines and a cluster of small fans. A concept of small VTOL aircraft powered by the Cluster Fan Engine is presented for future personal air vehicle. One of the final goal of the research is to invent a flying car.
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