Subject: 1976 wankel driven fokker
From: ACRE
Date: 10/24/2004, 12:14 AM



Eric Ruttan wrote:

Paul I thought you would find this interesting.

http://www.canardaviationforum.dmt.net/showthread.php?t=616

Eric


 Robert Clark,
If you want to copy something, this would be a good place to star, no
long
driveshaft.
I find it difficult to believe that this was designed in 1973 ( Germany)
and
built in 76 with what appears to be a 12A rotary.
What a great design!!

What have we all been doing for the last 30 years.
George (down under)


Vance W Jaqua wrote:

The version of the story as I heard it a long time ago - was that the fan
configuration would assist pilots transitionig to jets as it would allow
them, to experience the some of the adverse flying characteristics of
a jet at a reduced operating cost??? - Vance


 
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