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Ryan, X-13 Vertijet, VTOL, milestone of flight, 1950s
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Ryan, X-13 Vertijet, VTOL, milestone of flight, 1950s
The X-13 was built to test what is known as a VTOL for jet aircraft. After a vertical take-off this aircraft transitions to horizontal flight, then back to vertical flight for landing. On April 11, 1957 the X-13 completed its first full-cycle flight. It was to impractical for production.
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Ryan, X-13 Vertijet, VTOL, milestone of flight, 1950s
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Code Number:
TARV03P08_05
Title:
Ryan, X-13 Vertijet, VTOL, milestone of flight, 1950s
The X-13 was built to test what is known as a VTOL for jet aircraft. After a vertical take-off this aircraft transitions to horizontal flight, then back to vertical flight for landing. On April 11, 1957 the X-13 completed its first full-cycle flight. It was to impractical for production.
Keywords:
Experimental, historical, Research Aircraft, Flying Machine, Pioneers of Aviation, history, Archive
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