US DoD Outline Need For New VTOL Capability
28th Nov 2008
Flightglobal has released an article outlining that the US Department of Defence is commencing a capability based assessment of VTOL technologies. It’s mandate is to investigate alternative VTOL technologies that are safer in vertical flight mode and will be able to eventually replace the current helicopter fleet.
Full article details can be found at: JSF architects debate course for new vertical lift technology

