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China claims breakthrough with world’s first ducted eVTOL that can lift nearly half a ton (interestingengineering.com)
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[–] 4 points 8 months ago (7 children)

Does the definition of VTOL not include the ability to transition to forward thrust? Looks cool but I'd just call it a multicopter

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago (6 children)

    It stands for Vertical Take Off and Landing

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  • [–] 2 points 8 months ago (3 children)

    Yes I do know that, but I am not aware of any aircraft that is "a VTOL" but only does vertical take off and landing

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