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SG 1262

Vereinigte Flugtechnische Werke · Germany · Early Jet (1946–1969)

SG 1262 — Fixed Wing
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The German VFW SG 1262 Schwebegestell was designed and built in 1965 by Vereinigte Flugtechnische Werke (VFW) as an experimental aircraft to assist with the development of several vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) military aircraft types that included the VFW VAK 191B, the EWR VJ 101 and the Dornier Do 31 transport. The 1262 designation relates to the initial numbering of the VAK 191B project by Focke-Wulf.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
Germany
Manufacturer
Vereinigte Flugtechnische Werke
Service Entry
1966
Engine
5× turbojet engines
Thrust / Power
9 kN each
MTOW (lb)
8598
Endurance (hr)
12 minutes
Service Ceiling (ft)
656
Max Speed (mph)
47