Stop-rotor rotary wing aircraft

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8070090
APP PUB NO 20100230547A1
SERIAL NO

12486023

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Systems and methods for transitioning an aircraft between helicopter and fixed wing flight modes are provided. In one embodiment, an aircraft comprises a plurality of wings each having a spar and a flap; a flap actuator configured to move the flap with respect to the spar; and a center section rotatably coupled to each spar. The center section includes at least one spar actuator configured to rotate at least one of the wings about a rotational axis of the spar when the aircraft transitions between helicopter and fixed wing flight modes.

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY875 RANDOLPH ST OFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCH ARLINGTON VA US 22217

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Tayman, Steven K Alexandria, US 2 70

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