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Doak VZ-4
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| Doak VZ-4 | |
|---|---|
| Type | VTOL research convertiplane |
| Manufacturer | Doak Aircraft Company |
| Maiden flight | 1958 in aviation |
| Primary user | United States Army |
| Number built | 1 |
The Doak VZ-4 (or Doak Model 16) was an American prototype VTOL aircraft built in the 1950s for service in the US Army. It was originally powered by am 840 shp Lycoming YT53 turbine. It was replaced with a 1000 shp Lycoming T53-L-1 turbine. [1] The turbine engine is mounted in the fuselage driving two ducted fan air screws.
Only one aircraft was produced. The sole example, serial number 56-9642, is on display at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum located at Fort Eustis, VA.
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References
- ↑ Harding, Stephen U.S. Army Aircraft Since 1947, Airlife Publishing, Ltd. 1990. ISBN 1-85310-102-8
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985), 1985, Orbis Publishing, Page 1454
Lists relating to aviation | |
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| General | Timeline of aviation · Aircraft · Aircraft manufacturers · Aircraft engines · Aircraft engine manufacturers · Airports · Airlines |
| Military | Air forces · Aircraft weapons · Missiles · Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) · Experimental aircraft |
| Notable incidents and accidents | Military aviation · Airliners · General aviation · Famous aviation-related deaths |
| Records | Flight airspeed record · Flight distance record · Flight altitude record · Flight endurance record · Most produced aircraft |
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