DARPA building an aircraft that hovers like a helicopter but flies like a plane
DARPA building an aircraft that hovers like a helicopter but flies like a plane
New Delhi: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of the United States is on its way to bring a new X-Plane that combines the high-speed characteristics of fixed-wing aircraft with the hover capability of helicopters.This
India TV News DeskPublished : Dec 29, 2013 9:10 IST, Updated : Dec 30, 2013 6:55 IST
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DARPA's major achievements includes, the creation of internet, development of Air Force F-117 tactical Stealth Fighter and the M16 assault rifle.
It was set up in 1958 , after the Soviet Union launched its Sputnik satellite in space.