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Old 02-19-2012, 09:32 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by Homeslice View Post
"Flying saucer" developed in Canada for the US, during the 50's.
Thrust was directed out along the rim.
Can't see how it could hope to remain stable at high speed.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...avrocar_59.jpg
It couldn't remain stable, this is the reason it was never used in any future designs.
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