The Prospects for Civil V.T.O.L. Aircraft: A discussion of the advantages and the opportunities offered by the use of V.T.O.L. aircraft for a new short haul air transport system

Abstract

AT the present time, with preparations in hand for the advent of the supersonic transport aircraft, it is a sobering thought that the fastest overall journey speed between the centres of London and Paris is of the order of 80 m.p.h. Despite the relatively high standard of comfort offered by the modern airliner over short stages its main attraction—speed—is being rivalled by the high speed train and its greatest competition is still the motor car.

Citation

Chichester‐Miles, I. (1966), "The Prospects for Civil V.T.O.L. Aircraft: A discussion of the advantages and the opportunities offered by the use of V.T.O.L. aircraft for a new short haul air transport system", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 38 No. 5, pp. 14-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb034148