12 septembre 2022 | International, Aérospatial

DARPA developing small vertical-takeoff aircraft for military use

DARPA's ANCILLARY program aims to develop a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft that can operate in areas without preexisting air bases or other infrastructure.

https://www.space.com/darpa-vertical-take-off-landing-aircraft-ancillary

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