February 3, 2008

COLEOPTERE (Dec, 1958)

COLEOPTERE, or Beetle, is the last word in French jet-powered VTOLs. The annular (ring-shaped) wing gives it odd outline and name. It flies vertically or horizontally.

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  1. Specs and pics of test flights here:http://www.fiddlersgreen.net/AC/aircraft/SNECMA-Coleoptere/info/info.htm

    1/72 scale model with carrier here:
    http://www.megahobby.com/index.....odID=11245

    Comment by Stannous — February 3, 2008 @ 3:59 pm

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