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Aircraft DesignThe present invention is an aircraft wing design that creates a bell shaped span load, which results in a negative induced drag (induced thrust) on the outer portion of the wing; such a design obviates the need for rudder control of an aircraft.
Document ID
20160010122
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Bowers, Albion H.
Uden, Edward
Date Acquired
August 8, 2016
Publication Date
July 5, 2016
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-9,382,000
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-14/297,186
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