Mechanix Illustrated
Issue: Dec, 1958
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Posted: 02/03/2008
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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. Stannous says: February 3, 20083:59 pm

    Specs and pics of test flights here:http://www.fiddlersgree…

    1/72 scale model with carrier here:
    http://www.megahobby.co…

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