Famous quote by Henri Coanda

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I imagine a future aircraft, which will take off vertically, fly as usual, and land vertically. This flying machine shou
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"I imagine a future aircraft, which will take off vertically, fly as usual, and land vertically. This flying machine should have no moving parts. This idea came from the huge power of cyclones"

- Henri Coanda

About this Quote

In this quote, Henri Coanda pictures an innovative aircraft that can take off and land vertically, while likewise flying like a standard airplane. What makes this concept much more remarkable is that Coanda suggests this airplane would have no moving parts. This idea was motivated by the immense power of cyclones, which are natural phenomena characterized by strong winds and rotating air. Coanda was likely fascinated by the effectiveness and stability of cyclones, and looked for to reproduce these qualities in his aircraft style. This quote showcases Coanda's innovative thinking and his ability to draw inspiration from nature to produce innovative concepts.

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Henri Coanda This quote is written / told by Henri Coanda between June 7, 1886 and November 25, 1972. He was a famous Inventor from Romania. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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