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The vertical fighter jet with eight engines - Bell D-188

The Bell D-188 was an extraordinary VTOL fighter concept designed to take off without runways or aircraft carriers while ...
The aircraft was a popular aircraft for many carriers across the US and beyond.
If you've ever taken a closer look at small planes or seen one being maintained, you might have spotted something interesting under the hood. The engine layout is often wide and flat, and not stacked ...