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Vought V-173

Experimental · Cold War (1970–1991)

Vought V-173 — Experimental
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The Vought V-173 "Flying Pancake" is an American experimental test aircraft built as part of the Vought XF5U program during World War II.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Experimental
Domain
Civil
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Engine
2× horizontally opposed, four-cylinder engines
Thrust / Power
80 hp (60 kW) each
Length (ft)
26
Wingspan (ft)
23
MTOW (lb)
2258
Max Speed (mph)
138