Doak VZ-4

The Doak VZ-4 (or Doak Model 16) was an American prototype VTOL aircraft built in the 1950s for service in the United States Army.

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Made by Doak Aircraft Company.

The Doak VZ-4 (or Doak Model 16) was an American prototype VTOL aircraft built in the 1950s for service in the United States Army.3
Vtol - The Doak VZ-4 (or Doak Model 16) was an American prototype vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft built in the 1950s for service in the United States Army.4
Empty Weight Lb
2300
Wing Area Sqm
9
Eng 1 Type
Avco Lycoming YT-53 turboshaft
Max Speed Mph
230
Range Km
370
Lists
*List of military aircraft of the United States
Eng 1 Kw
626
Status
preserved at Fort Eustis VA
Span In
6
Gross Weight Lb
3200
Number Built
1
Crew
2
Empty Weight Kg
1043
Gross Weight Kg
1451
Height In
Primary user
United States Army
Manufacturer
Doak Aircraft Company
Ceiling Ft
6000
First Flight
25
Max Speed Kmh
370
Height Ft
10
Span Ft
25
Wing Area Sqft
96
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
8
Length Ft
32
Height M
3
Ceiling M
1830
Eng 1 Hp
840
Eng 1 Number
1
Category
Doak aircraft
Ducted fan-powered aircraft
Tiltrotor aircraft
United States Army aircraft
United States experimental aircraft 1950-1959
Length In
Length M
10
Range Miles
230

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