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  1. Apr 12, 2020, 10:51 PM #1
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    1931 Lanier XL-4 Vacuplane - photos

    1931 Lanier XL-4 Vacuplane.










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    Now we know where the Harrier got its start.

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    And down the rabbit hole I went until I happened across this.
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    Any idea where all the air that was sucked through the slats exited? Where did the suction come from? The prop blades (assuming normal rotation) will pull the aircraft, and create positive pressure.

    It has some university logo on the side, so it would seem some intelligence was wasted (and also $$ )



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