Sonicopter VTOL Project
In 2002, an international patent for an innovative VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft concept was granted.
International Patent
Sonicopter VTOL Concept
Design Objective
The target was to achieve Vertical Takeoff and Landing with a simple Vehicle that can go airborne
- without a swivelling engine
- without the large drag of a helicopter in cruise flight
The Sonicopter principle was born - A single engine airCraft with a short wing, that takes of from a "squat position".
Aerodynamic Development
During the development phase extended Aerodynamic Modelling based on the "Datcom Collection", intensive work with related high lift device NACA reports and wind tunnel experiments on high lift devices were conducted.
Technical Concept
Aerodynamic Modelling
Experimental Development
