6 Responses to “Tandem-Duct Aerial Demonstrator”

1. Toby says:

   August 27, 2012 at 12:29

   All it needs now is a Multicam paint scheme and dual .50’s ^.^

2. Toby says:

   August 27, 2012 at 12:31

   Also, guessing this works similar to the Chinook – two counter-rotating props (in this case ducted fans) to counter the torque?

3. Canuck says:

   August 27, 2012 at 13:30

   That’s pretty cool. But still far behind Avro Canada’s Avrocar.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Canada_VZ-9_Avrocar

   Alright, maybe that’s just some patriotic preference on my end…

   What this thing’s maximum altitude reach? I understand it’s not meant for flying as much as it is for hovering, but in these videos it barely reaches 1 feet off the ground. A good 3 feet at least would be much better.

   • Roecar says:

     August 27, 2012 at 15:56

     It’s safe to say that this thing is a “proof of concept” model. If ever they get or got the funding for prototyping, the performance would be better.

4. Tahoe says:

   August 27, 2012 at 15:19

   Wired magazine just ran a bit about this thing. I think they said they were restricting testing to 15′ altitude and 30 mph, but those were not the machine’s limits. I’d say if they released a civilian version it would sell like hotcakes….and I’d probably get in line for one.

   Oh, and the Avrocar…yeah, I remember seeing the tattered remnants at the old Smithsonian storage facility. It was more of an interesting testbed and wishful thinking than a useful project!

5. Michael says:

   August 27, 2012 at 23:19

   Beats hitting patrols by foot, wonder if it could be pushed in that direction to avoid IED strikes.