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Spherical Flying Machine by Japan Ministry Of Defense

Post by siempre.aprendiendo » Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:04 am

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Post by limor » Fri Oct 28, 2011 11:46 am

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i don't get how they get that maneuverability with only one propeller
i don't get how they get that maneuverability with only one propeller
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Post by Crosscut » Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:02 am

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May be the answer is in the form of propeller and the machine itself?
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May be the answer is in the form of propeller and the machine itself?
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Post by SK » Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:31 pm

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I don't think the propeller is very special, it's just thrust vectoring with large flaps directly in the airflow of the propeller. Similar to quite a few ducted fan designs. The round shape of course gives this one some nice capabilities.
I don't think the propeller is very special, it's just thrust vectoring with large flaps directly in the airflow of the propeller. Similar to quite a few ducted fan designs. The round shape of course gives this one some nice capabilities.
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