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Grounded Dreams: Parnall Puffin, A Post-War Experiment
This advanced British amphibious design showed promise but ultimately succumbed to budget cuts. […]
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Grounded Dreams: Kawasaki Ki-64 “Rob”
History of a unique Japanese prototype from the Second World War. […]
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Grounded Dreams: Westland Westminster
The Westland Westminster was a bold attempt by Westland Aircraft to create a heavy-lift helicopter capable of both civilian and military applications. […]
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Grounded Dreams: Rockwell X-30
Although cancelled before the prototype was completed, the X-30 program contributed important advancements in high-temperature materials and scramjet technology, which have influenced subsequent hypersonic projects […]
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Grounded Dreams: VFW-Fokker H3 Sprinter
The VFW-Fokker H3 Sprinter was a single-engined experimental rotorcraft designed and built in West Germany. Two aircraft were produced by VFW-Fokker in the early 1970s, registered D-9543 and D-9544. […]
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Grounded Dreams: Boeing YL-15, The Limited Liaison
Originally designed for liaison missions, the Boeing YL-15 stands out with its unique design, featuring a blimp-like fuselage, and a broad 40-foot wingspan equipped with flaperons and spoilers. […]
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Grounded Dreams: Cierva CR Twin
The Cierva CR Twin helicopter, also known as the Grasshopper III, was an ambitious project designed by Cierva Rotorcraft Ltd in the late 1960s. […]
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Grounded Dreams: Fairey Rotodyne, The Hybrid Wish
The Fairey Rotodyne stands as a testament to the ambitious vision and innovative prowess of Fairey Aviation, representing a pivotal moment in the history of aeronautical engineering. […]
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Grounded Dreams: The Ambrosini Sagittario, A Marvel of Italian Aviation
While the Sagittario may not have achieved widespread operational success, its contributions to the field of aeronautics and its role in the evolution of jet-powered flight in Italy are undeniable […]