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Piasecki VZ-8 Airgeep

Early Jet (1946–1969)

Piasecki VZ-8 Airgeep — Fixed Wing
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The Piasecki VZ-8 Airgeep was a prototype vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft developed by Piasecki Aircraft. The Airgeep was developed to fulfill a U.S. Army Transportation Research Command contract for a flying jeep in 1957. The flying jeep was envisioned to be smaller and easier to fly than a helicopter.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
2× turbo-shaft engines
Thrust / Power
550 hp each
Length (ft)
24
Empty Weight (lb)
2611
MTOW (lb)
4800
Service Ceiling (ft)
2999
Range (mi)
35
Max Speed (mph)
85