Doggzilla
Well-Known Member
Was just looking at the Vought `V-173 flying pancake and saw that it had almost identical performance to a Cessna 172 despite having far better takeoff and landing characteristics. In fact, it has extreme STOL capabilities.
It also has extremely good forward and downward angle of view, and HUGE internal volume.
It seems to me that this layout would make an outstanding cargo or utility aircraft. And may be a good candidate for the new generation of hybrid engines, as volume and engine placement are not a restriction.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_V-173
It also has extremely good forward and downward angle of view, and HUGE internal volume.
It seems to me that this layout would make an outstanding cargo or utility aircraft. And may be a good candidate for the new generation of hybrid engines, as volume and engine placement are not a restriction.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_V-173