Jetoptera Makes Progress with Propulsion System for U.S. Military's HSVTOL Aircraft
The U.S. start-up is preparing to conduct wind-tunnel tests with a subscale model of its patented Fluidic Propulsion System. It says the system will support unprecedentedly high speeds, while also delivering reduced noise and emissions.
Jetoptera, a start-up developing innovative VTOL and STOL aircraft concepts using bladeless fan technology, has completed its fourth small business innovation and research (SBIR) contract for the U.S. Air Force as part of the development work for a High Speed VTOL (HSVTOL) military aircraft. The Washington-based company this week reported that it has conducted an initial evaluation of what it calls its “3-in-1” propulsion system and is preparing to start wind-tunnel tests with a subscale model.
The Jetoptera HSVTOL concept is based on its patented fluidic propulsion system (FPS). The company says the technology is scalable and can power aircraft with a takeoff weight of up to 10,000 pounds (4,500 kilograms).
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