DARPA has selected the next design of its VTOL X-Plane, a crazy UAV with 24 ducted fans, a 4,000-hp engine, and the ability to hit speeds up to 460 mph. This post is appearing on Autoblog Military ...

In the early 60s, there were several studies into creating the first mass-produced vtol aircraft. A plane that could operate like a jet, and then at the same time, land vertically where needed.

An curved arrow pointing right. The VTOL X-Plane is scheduled to take its first flight in 2018 and will be unlike any vehicle ever made. It can takeoff and land like a helicopter, fly as fast as a ...