Jetoptera - US Startup, Unique New Plane

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 High Speed Plane With "Bladeless Fans on Steroids"





                                    Source:  Jetoptera

New Aviation Tech From USA

Edmonds, Washington based aviation startup Jetoptera is developing a unique, bladeless, high speed vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (HSVTOL). The applications will be for civilian passenger travel including flying cars, military and special operations uses. The aircraft relies on a unique aerodynamic system called "bladeless fans on steroids". The "Fluid Dynamics System" of bladeless fans uses a small amount of compressed air to pull in huge quantities of ambient air at high speed.  The system directs the air flow over the flight surfaces in a controlled way to enable lift and flight. 

Highly Efficient Fleet

According to Jetoptera, the system reduces fuel consumption by 50% and saves 30% in weight, making it highly efficient. Jetoptera plans to build an entire fleet around the design.  Some of the aircraft will be capable of a 1200-mile range and speeds of 200 mph.  It currently relies on gas-powered turboshaft engines.  But the plan is to eventually make it electric with a 1500 Wh/kg battery.

What Are Some of the Aircraft's Capabilities?

The VTOL under development is called the FY 25.  It does high speed takeoffs, highspeed landings, can hover in ground and hover "out of ground".  The company is developing a demonstrator for a US Air Force competition, along with aerospace companies Northrup Grumman and Pratt & Whitney.  The key to the new technology is the Adaptive Fluid Propulsion System (FPS), which relies on the turboshaft engines developed by Pratt & Whitney.  The engines drive newly created air compressor fans specifically required for Jetoptera's thrusters.  For the USAF, the company says the vehicle will deliver unprecedented speed, flexibility, range, maneuverability and survivability on their missions.

Breakthrough "Bladeless Fan on Steroids" Technology

What Jetoptera is developing is considered breakthrough aviation innovation.  It combines a unique propulsion system with a novel frame. The company says the aircraft will be lighter, more efficient and less complex than other aircraft. It will deliver high speed, vertical takeoffs and landings, maneuverability, long range and be capable of carrying sizeable payloads.  Jetopteras says its vision is to help create a world where aerial mobility is common for all people and cargo.  To take a look at many new flying concepts, go to https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B093J89VF5&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_083WYH0XMBEBHBTHTVTB


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