Saw this X49A clip today. In lieu of our present economic situation and improving on existing technology -this set up might actually fly. The dash speed of 220 Knots tests are just on the horizon. Spec Ops/SEAL Team applications? Thought I'd share the link to the video. Hopefully the ducted fan noise can be reduced. Your thoughts? Is this a dead deal before it even starts?
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blog...79a7Post:e44b7412-5c09-4b48-80ac-3d3f5b563a48
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blog...79a7Post:e44b7412-5c09-4b48-80ac-3d3f5b563a48