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K-16B

Kaman Aircraft · United States · Early Jet (1946–1969)

K-16B — Fixed Wing
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The Kaman K-16B is an experimental vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft that was constructed by Kaman Aircraft for the United States Navy in 1959 to evaluate the tiltwing concept. Converted from a Grumman Goose amphibian, the K-16B underwent extensive wind tunnel and tethered testing, but was not flown before the project was terminated in 1962.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Kaman Aircraft
Operator
United States Navy
Produced
1
Engine
2× turboshafts
Thrust / Power
1325 hp each
Length (ft)
38
Wingspan (ft)
34
Empty Weight (lb)
6500
MTOW (lb)
8000
Service Ceiling (ft)
16000
Range (mi)
250
Max Speed (mph)
200