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Vought XF5U

Fighter · Cold War (1970–1991)

Vought XF5U — Fighter
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The Vought XF5U "Flying Flapjack" was an experimental U.S. Navy fighter aircraft designed by Charles H. Zimmerman for Vought during World War II. This unorthodox design consisted of a flat, somewhat disc-shaped body serving as the lifting surface. Two piston engines buried in the body drove propellers located on the leading edge, at the wingtips.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Fighter
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Engine
2× radial engine
Thrust / Power
1,350 hp (1,007 kW) each
Length (ft)
28
Wingspan (ft)
32
Empty Weight (lb)
13107
MTOW (lb)
18772
Service Ceiling (ft)
34500
Range (mi)
710
Max Speed (mph)
452