AVX Aircraft Company has announced that it has been granted its primary utility patent by the US Patent and Trade Office, covering all aspects of its unique technical functions and configuration, consisting of coaxial rotors and dual ducted fans, the relationship between the rotors and fans, which provide propulsion and directional control, as well as a number of internal controls and components. The company made the announcement 2 May, 2012.The patent is an important milestone for the company and its technology, AVX Aircraft Company said. ‘Since the main rotors are needed only for lift, the aircraft is able to fly level, similar to a fixed-wing aircraft, resulting in less drag than conventional rotorcraft. The rear fans act like propellers and provide 30%-50% greater speed than conventional rotorcraft, and also provide directional control which simplifies the function of the rotors.’
AVX believes its technology combines ‘proven technologies to achieve greater aerodynamic efficiency, speed, range, fuel efficiency, hover out of ground effect, ability to operate in hotter temperatures and at higher altitudes, and greater utility than conventional helicopters. AVX Technology is scalable to any size helicopter and is applicable to commercial and military aircraft.’
Just a feeling but I would bet that this company is on someone's radar as a takeover target.
The concept is stunning. AVX has the sole rights to it...One of the big boys in the aviation industry is about to claim it for itself.
Remember you heard it here first.
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