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Fairchild VZ-5

Early Jet (1946–1969)

Fairchild VZ-5 — Fixed Wing
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The Fairchild VZ-5 was an experimental VTOL aircraft built in the 1950s. The VZ-5 was designed by Fairchild Aircraft for research use by the United States Army.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
1× turboshaft engine
Thrust / Power
1032 shp
Length (ft)
33
Wingspan (ft)
32
Empty Weight (lb)
3382
MTOW (lb)
3976
Max Speed (mph)
184