JP6825011B2 - 補完的な角度がついたロータを有する垂直離着陸用翼付き航空機 - Google Patents

補完的な角度がついたロータを有する垂直離着陸用翼付き航空機 Download PDF

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JP6825011B2
JP6825011B2 JP2018562089A JP2018562089A JP6825011B2 JP 6825011 B2 JP6825011 B2 JP 6825011B2 JP 2018562089 A JP2018562089 A JP 2018562089A JP 2018562089 A JP2018562089 A JP 2018562089A JP 6825011 B2 JP6825011 B2 JP 6825011B2
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