That article was printed in the 1930s, test showed that the concept was flawed, and development stopped.
So to answer your question, the 1930s
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I can't believe they stopped for something so minor. "Flawed concept", "poor test results", smh, Cold War military budgets would never have given up so quickly
One thing is sure though, had it been developed during the cold war, it would have had a cooler name.
And on that topic, here is one if the coolest named projects from the cold war, the Boeing X-20:
Self-stabilization algorhythms, sensors, and gyroscopes are in pletiful supply.
Considering the military-industrial complex's disinterest, you or I have as good a chance of making one, working out the kinks and getting it sold in mass quantities as anyone.
Sorry if that makes you sad.