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.

XC-142 Vertol VZ-2 A tailsitter is a type of VTOL Aircraft that launches and lands on its tail something akin to a Buck Rogers 1
Boeing Vertol VZ-2 in V/STOL research, 56 Boeing X-36 unmanned tailless fighter flight tests of, 64 Boissevain, 2
Die Vertol VZ-2 (Herstellerbezeichnung: Model 76) war ein experimentelles VTOL-Wandelflugzeug des US-amerikanischen Herstellers Vertol Aircraft Corporation aus den späten 1950er Jahren. Es wurde lediglich ein Exemplar gebaut, das die USAF/Army-Seriennummer 56-6943 trug.3
early version of a tilt wing aircraft, the Vertol VZ-2 is shown in Figure 87. This aircraft has played a major role in develop- ment of the tilt wing concept.4
of The Vertol VZ-2 (or Model 76), US research aircraft built to investigate the tiltwing approach to vertical take-off and landing.5
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.6

Made by Piasecki HelicopterVertol.

Vertol VZ-2 (Model 76) Collection: NASA Great Images in Nasa Collection Title: Vertol VZ-2 (Model 76) Full Description: Arriving at Langley from Edwards Air Force Base, Califorina in 1960, this Vertol 7
Vertol VZ-2 - (scan - 1997) Verville Sport Trainer AT - (scan - 1996) Chance-Vought F4U "Corsair" - (scan - 1984) Chance-Vought OS2U-3 "Kingfisher", 1940 8
~ Vertol VZ-2 (Model 76) – amerykański, doświadczalny zmiennopłat mający w praktyce sprawdzić możliwość lotu tego typu układów konstrukcyjnych. Maszyna ogółem wykonała około 450 lotów w tym 34 z przejściem z lotu pionowego do poziomego.9
This is the Vertol VZ-2 (Model 76) in 1960; test flights of the VZ-2 ran from about 1957 to 1964.10
VZ-2 Vertol VZ-2 The VZ-2 carried its engine on top of a rectangular fuselage, with a split exhaust to avoid the rudder; the two propellers were fitted to the wing.11
Empty Weight Lb
3700
Eng 1 Type
Avco Lycoming YT53-L-1 turboshaft
Max Speed Mph
210
Range Km
210
Ceiling Ft
13800
Eng 1 Kw
522
Status
Preserved
Span In
11
Capacity
1
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Number Built
1
Crew
one pilot
Empty Weight Kg
1678
Retired
1965
Dia Ft
9
Height In
Primary user
NASA
Dia In
6
Manufacturer
Piasecki Helicopter
Vertol
Range Miles
130
First Flight
13
Max Speed Kmh
340
Height Ft
15
Span Ft
24
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
8
Length Ft
26
Dia M
3
Height M
5
Rotor Number
2
Ceiling M
4200
Eng 1 Hp
700
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
5
Length M
8
Category
Boeing aircraft
NASA aircraft
Tiltwing aircraft
United States experimental aircraft 1950-1959

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