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Do 29

Dornier Flugzeugwerke · Experimental · Germany · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Do 29 — Experimental
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The Dornier Do 29 was an experimental aircraft developed by Dornier Flugzeugwerke and, the Deutsche Versuchsanstalt für Luftfahrt in the 1950s, used to test a tilting-propeller system for Vertical/Short Take-Off and Landing (V/STOL) aircraft. The concept was proved successful in flight testing; however, no further development of the system or aircraft was proceeded with, and at the conclusion of its test program the Do 29 was retired.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Experimental
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Dornier Flugzeugwerke
Operator
DFL
Service Entry
1958
Engine
2× geared horizontally-opposed piston engines
Thrust / Power
270 hp each
Length (ft)
31
Wingspan (ft)
43
Empty Weight (lb)
4806
MTOW (lb)
5490
Service Ceiling (ft)
21325
Range (mi)
249
Max Speed (mph)
180