A vertical flight test rig at the air and space museum at Le Bourget, Paris, France. It is known as the SNECMA Atar Volant and is dated 1957

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A vertical flight test rig at the air and space museum at Le Bourget, Paris, France. It is known as the SNECMA Atar Volant and is dated 1957. It incorporates a turbojet engine mounted vertically for lift, with stabilising thrusters for control, and a pilot seat on top. The project was initially successful, but was cancelled following a crash.

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Photo credit: © MARK WILLIAMSON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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