Second test flight for Roton

1999-09-29T00:00:00

Rotary Rocket's Roton Atmospheric Test Vehicle (ATV) made its second test flight on 16 September. The ATV rose to 6m (20ft) altitude and hovered virtually stationary for two and a half minutes during the 4min 30s flight, powered by small thrusters on the tips of its helicopter-like rotating blades.

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