Arup Manufacturing Corporation was an American aircraft manufacturer of tailless aircraft.
History
Dr. C.L. Snyder experimented with tailless aircraft starting with a 1926 glider called the Dirigiplane. The aircraft used a Clark Y airfoil that could be filled with helium gas to assist with lift. Snyder formed the Monowing corporation to further develop the aircraft. The design progressed into the Arup S-1 design and the formation of Arup Manufacturing.
In 1934, Snyder's chief engineer, Raoul J. Hoffman left the company to create a similar design, the Hoffman Flying Wing. His breakaway project ended with the crash of the prototype from an onboard fire.
Aircraft
+ Summary of aircraft Model name First flight Number built Type Arup S-11926 1 Tailless aircraft Arup S-21933 1 Tailless aircraft Arup S-31934 1 Blended wing Arup S-41935 1 Blended wing
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