Abstract: An aerodynamic vehicle includes a central body with a vertical axis, an outer wall and a bottom wall, a first rotatable disk concentric with the central body axis and rotatable in a first direction, a second rotatable disk concentric with the central body axis and rotatable in a second direction opposing the first direction, first and second blade members respectively mounted in the first and second disks draw fluid radially inward and vertically downward to compress the fluid into a funnel-shaped fluid passageway. Selectively vectorable nozzle members are in communication with the passageway for discharging the compressed fluid below the central body to provide lift for the aerodynamic vehicle. Jet engines are mounted on the device for providing additional thrust and for generating hydraulic and electric power for the vechicle control system.

Abstract: An aerodynamic device which can take off and land vertically is disclosed. The device comprises a non-rotating central body surrounded by an outer rotating disc concentric with the central body. A plurality of jets affixed to the disc are selectively vectorable between a vertical, tangential, or radial direction. One or more reaction jets are affixed to the central body and vectored to counteract a torque generated by the rotating disc. The jets affixed to the central body so that as the disc rotates relative to the body the jets are rotated in a counter direction to have a common longitudinal axis with the central body. Pairs of radial vanes disposed along the upper and lower walls of the disc are hinged to their respective walls, and when open impart a lifting action to the disc. The pairs of upper and lower vanes are interconnected by a slot which makes the lifting action of the vanes aerodynamically more effective.