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Dassault Balzac V

Early Jet (1946–1969)

Dassault Balzac V — Fixed Wing
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The Dassault Balzac V was a French vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) testbed of the early 1960s. It was built by Dassault Aviation from a prototype Mirage III aircraft to test the configuration for the Mirage IIIV. The sole example was involved in two major accidents that killed the aircraft's pilot, and was not repaired after the second crash.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
1× turbojet engine
Thrust / Power
21.57 kN
Length (ft)
43
Wingspan (ft)
24
Empty Weight (lb)
13501
MTOW (lb)
15432
Endurance (hr)
15 minutes
Max Speed (mph)
686