Helicoptersexperimental helicopter by Vertol, later Boeing
VZ-2
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The Vertol VZ-2 (or Model 76) is a research aircraft built in the United States in 1957 to investigate the tiltwing approach to vertical take-off and landing.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Piasecki Helicopter Corporation
- Category
- Helicopters
- First flight
- 1957-08-13
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 180 kt
- Max speed
- 180 kt
- Range
- 110 nm
- Service ceiling
- 13,800 ft
- Empty weight
- 3,700 lb
- Powerplant
- Avco Lycoming YT53-L-1
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 2
- Length
- 26.4 ft
- Wingspan
- 24.9 ft
- Height
- 15 ft
- Number built
- 1
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.