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Vertol VZ 2

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Top speed
  
340 km/h

Wingspan
  
7.59 m

Weight
  
1,678 kg

First flight
  
August 13, 1957

Range
  
210 km

Length
  
8.05 m

Engine type
  
Lycoming T53

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Vertol vz 2


The Vertol VZ-2 (or Model 76) was a research aircraft built in the United States in 1957 to investigate the tiltwing approach to vertical take-off and landing. The aircraft had a fuselage of tubular framework (originally uncovered) and accommodation for its pilot in a helicopter-like bubble canopy. The T-tail incorporated small ducted fans to act as thrusters for greater control at low speeds.

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Ground tests began in April 1957 and on 13 August, the VZ-2 took off for the first time in hover mode only. On 23 July 1958, the aircraft made its first full transition from vertical flight to horizontal flight. By the time the test program ended in 1965, the VZ-2 had made some 450 flights, including 34 full transitions. The aircraft has been preserved by the National Air and Space Museum in storage at the Paul E. Garber Facility.

Vertol vz 2 experminetal aircraft


Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: one pilot
  • Capacity: 1 passenger/observer
  • Length: 26 ft 5 in (8.05 m)
  • Wingspan: 24 ft 11 in (7.59 m)
  • Diameter: 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m)
  • Height: 15 ft 0 in (4.57 m)
  • Empty weight: 3,700 lb (1,678 kg)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Avco Lycoming YT53-L-1 turboshaft, 700 hp (522 kW)

    • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 210 mph (340 km/h)
  • Range: 130 miles (210 km)
  • Service ceiling: 13,800 ft (4,200 m)

    • References

    Vertol VZ-2 Wikipedia
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