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Spinoff story
Advanced Lightplane Wing
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Neico Aviation, Inc.'s tubular fuselage frame of Prescott Pusher is heliarc welded at the factory. Wings, tail, and control surfaces are of traditional aluminum. A rear mounted 180 horsepower engine with a four bladed pusher propeller allows speeds up to 200 miles per hour; an advanced rotary engine and other powerplants being tested are expected to boost cruise speed above 200 miles per hour.