Lockheed XFV
Lockheed · United States · first flew 1954 · fighter
The Lockheed XFV, sometimes referred to as the Salmon, was an American experimental tailsitter prototype built by Lockheed in the early 1950s to demonstrate the operation of a vertical takeoff and landing fighter for protecting convoys.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboprop, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.23 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Cruciform |
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Spot it by:
- Tailsitter with an X-tail
- Single turboprop with contra-rotating propellers
- Experimental VTOL fighter
A tailsitter with an X-tail and contra-rotating propellers.
Specifications
- The Lockheed XFV has a length of 11.23 m (37 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.4 m (31 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 16 June 1954. It was powered by a 5,100 shp Allison XT40-A-14 turboprop driving six-blade contra-rotating propellers.
Variants
Two prototypes; one flew.
Where you'll see it
It was a prototype intended for the United States Navy. Planned armament was four 20 mm cannon or 48 rockets of 2.75 in.
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