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The Chrysler VZ-6 was an American VTOL ducted-fan test vehicle designed and built by Chrysler for the United States Army Flying Jeep competition.[1][2]

Chrysler VZ-6
Role VTOL experimental platform
National origin United States
Manufacturer Chrysler
First flight 1959
Number built 2

Design and development


Ordered in 1958, two VZ-6s were built. It was a rectangular-shaped vehicle with two three-bladed propellers inset at the front and back.[2] The 500 hp Lycoming engine was located in the center driving the ducted fan propellers.[2] It was also fitted with rubber skirts around the bottom edge of the vehicle similar to a hovercraft.[2]


Operational history


The VZ-6 started tethered flight tests in 1959, but these showed that the vehicle was overweight and underpowered with stability problems.[2] An attempt at a non-tethered flight resulted in the VZ-6 flipping over, writing off the vehicle, but the pilot escaped without any serious injuries.[2] Both VZ-6s were scrapped in 1960.[2]


Specifications


Data from [2]

General characteristics


See also


Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists


References



Notes


  1. Andrade, John (1979). U.S.Military Aircraft Designations and Serials since 1909. Midland Counties Publications. p. 176. ISBN 0-904597-22-9.
  2. "American airplanes - Ca - Ci". www.aerofiles.com. 15 August 2008. Retrieved 2010-02-15.
  3. Harding, Stephen (1990). U.S Army Aircraft Since 1947. Shrewsbury, UK: Airlife Publishing. p. 90. ISBN 1-85310-102-8.

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Le Chrysler VZ-6 était un ADAV expérimental à soufflantes carénées, conçu pendant les années 1950 par le constructeur automobile américain Chrysler pour la compétition de l'United States Army visant à acquérir une « Jeep volante »[1],[2], publié en 1957 par l'US Army Transportation Research Command[3].



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