COLEOPTERE | Modern Mechanix

Mechanix Illustrated

Issue: Dec, 1958

Posted in: Aviation

Tags: crazy aircraft

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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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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