Why the Dream of Vertical Takeoff Jetliners Never Got Off the Ground
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Why the Dream of Vertical Takeoff Jetliners Never Got Off the Ground
VTOL jet transports promised a future of vertical take off and landing for fast, flexible air travel. From bold Cold War prototypes to high hopes for commercial breakthroughs, these ambitious aircraft never fully took off. Explore the rise and fall of VTOL jet transport dreams—and why they faded into aviation history.
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