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VZ-7

Curtiss-Wright · United States · Early Jet (1946–1969)

VZ-7 — Rotorcraft
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The Curtiss-Wright VZ-7 was a VTOL quadrotor helicopter aircraft designed by the Curtiss-Wright company for the US Army. Like the Chrysler VZ-6 and the VZ-8 Airgeep it was to be a "flying jeep".

Specifications

Category
Rotorcraft
Domain
Defence
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Curtiss-Wright
Operator
United States Air Force
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1958
Produced
2
Engine
1× turboshaft engine
Thrust / Power
425 shp
Length (ft)
17
Empty Weight (lb)
1700
MTOW (lb)
2100
Service Ceiling (ft)
200
Max Speed (mph)
32