Harrier Jump Jet II Plus configuration) was delivered in December 2003, ending the Harrier production line. The Harrier Jump Jet, capable of taking off vertically, can only do so at less than its maximum loaded weight. In most cases, a short take off is performed, using forward speed to achieve aerodynamic lift, which uses fuel more economically than a vertical take off. On aircraft carriers, a ski-jump ramp is employed at the bow of the carrier to assist the aircraft in becoming airborne. Landings are typically performed very differently. Although a conventional landing is possible, the range of speeds at which this can
Lilium Jet its product into an international brand. September 2018, Yann de Vries, Partner at Atomico, became the new Vice President of Lilium. The Lilium Jet is a five-seat canard light sport aircraft, it has twelve flaps each fitted with three electric engines, each with a ducted fan. The flaps will allow the aircraft to take off vertical and transit to level flight as the flaps are moved. The flaps are directed downwards to start, creating vertical lift. Ongoing flying they are in horizontal position, so the forward thrust results. Here, the wings contribute to the buoyancy, which is energetically much more