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Bell XV-15

USA · Interwar (1919–1938)

Bell XV-15 — Fixed Wing
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The Bell XV-15 is an American tiltrotor VTOL aircraft. It was the second successful experimental tiltrotor aircraft and the first to demonstrate the concept's high speed performance relative to conventional helicopters.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
Interwar (1919–1938)
Country
USA
Engine
2× turboshaft / turboprop engines
Thrust / Power
1550 shp each
Empty Weight (lb)
9570
MTOW (lb)
15000
Service Ceiling (ft)
29000
Range (mi)
512
Max Speed (mph)
382