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SNECMA C-450 Coleoptere
Snecma C-450 Coleoptere Prototype Parked Outside the Snecma Factory Held in Place by a Mobile Rig before a Test-Flight Date: 1959
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1959 Aircraft Exterior Annular Experimental External Landing Prototypes Sitters Tail Unusual Vtol Weird Wing
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In this intriguing black-and-white photograph, the SNECMA C-450 Coleoptere, an experimental VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft prototype, is seen parked outside the SNECMA (Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques du Nord et Est) factory. The unusual design of this machine, with its annular wing and sit-in cockpit, is a testament to the groundbreaking aviation innovations of the late 1950s. The C-450 Coleoptere, also known as the 450, was a pioneering vertical landing jet aircraft developed by SNECMA in France. Its distinctive design featured a large, circular wing encircling the fuselage, which provided lift during takeoff and landing, allowing the aircraft to operate from small, unprepared sites. The aircraft's tail section is visible in the photograph, with its distinctive fin and rudder, which helped stabilize the aircraft during flight. The SNECMA C-450 Coleoptere was held in place outside the factory by a mobile rig, likely in preparation for a test-flight. The date of this photograph is 1959, a time when the aviation industry was pushing the boundaries of what was possible in aircraft design. The C-450 Coleoptere was one of many experimental prototypes that were being developed during this period, and it represents an important chapter in the history of vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. This photograph offers a unique external view of the SNECMA C-450 Coleoptere, showcasing its unusual and innovative design. The image captures the sense of excitement and wonder that surrounded these experimental aircraft, as engineers and aviation enthusiasts looked to the future with anticipation and curiosity.
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