VERTICAL TAKE OFF AIRCRAFT

Vertical Take-off Aircraft Ingenious machines that require no runway include military helicopters and jump jets, autogyros, drones and the Boeing V-22 Osprey, both plane and helicopter. They can hover and manoeuvre cleverly, too, while the brilliant Lunar Module of 1969 even landed men on the Moon! These machines pack some punchy records: highest helicopter rescue, tallest rocket, fastest jump jet and more... FLIGHT looks at the world s most exciting aircraft, emphasizing the latest trends, from the revolutionary jet to VTOL aircraft. Included are record-breakers, future designs, timelines and data on speed, size and agility. Superb photography shows key machines in action, while crystal-clear text and diagrams explain their workings and special features.