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4 Fighter Jets That Can Take Off And Land Without A Runway

Not every plane has the luxury of very long airport-worthy runway strips. In fact, many combat scenarios are in non-ideal locations that often do not come with a nice long runway for landing and ...
Forbes

Why VTOL Technology Is Gaining Momentum In The Aerospace Industry

When President Trump signed an executive order accelerating U.S. drone production and advanced air systems, many people focused their attention on defense. But embedded within that policy was ...
MarketWatch

Shield AI Unveils X-BAT, an AI-Piloted VTOL Fighter Jet for Contested Environments

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI today announced the unveiling of X-BAT, an AI-piloted, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter jet designed for expeditionary and maritime ...
autoevolution

Enter Sigma, The 1,600-HP Hypercar of VTOLs

There are so many companies in the business of designing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft of various capabilities it's impossible to keep track of them all. Yet, if there is one thing ...
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Bell Model 65 ATV (Air Test Vehicle)

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. In 1954, Bell Aircraft Corporation ...