Arsenal VG 70
Arsenal de l'Aéronautique · France · first flew 1948 · light aircraft
The Arsenal VG 70 was a single-seat monoplane research aircraft flown in France shortly after World War II to assist in the development of high-speed jet fighters.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turbojet, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Swept wing built of wood
- Single Junkers Jumo 004B-2 turbojet
- Single-seat research aircraft
Unlike most jet-powered aircraft of the period, the swept wing and tail structure were wooden. It is 9.7 m long with a wingspan of 9.1 m.
Specifications
- The Arsenal VG 70 has a length of 9.7 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.1 m (30 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It made its maiden flight on 23 June 1948. Lacking an indigenous turbojet engine, the aircraft was fitted with a German Junkers Jumo 004.
Variants
Only one VG 70 was built.
Where you'll see it
The under-powered VG 70 flew only five times, and the programme was terminated the following year.
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