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Ryan XV-5 Vertifan

Early Jet (1946–1969)

Ryan XV-5 Vertifan — Fixed Wing
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The Ryan XV-5 Vertifan was a jet-powered V/STOL experimental aircraft in the 1960s. The United States Army commissioned the Ryan VZ-11-RY in 1961, along with the Lockheed VZ-10 Hummingbird. It successfully proved the concept of ducted lift fans, but the project was cancelled after multiple fatal crashes unrelated to the lift system.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Engine
2× turbojet
Thrust / Power
2,658 lbf each
Length (ft)
44
Wingspan (ft)
30
Empty Weight (lb)
7541
MTOW (lb)
13600
Service Ceiling (ft)
40000
Range (mi)
1000
Max Speed (mph)
547