avia.wikisort.org - HelicopterThe Curtiss-Wright VZ-7 (also known as the VZ-7AP[1]) was a VTOL quadrotor helicopter aircraft designed by the Curtiss-Wright company for the US Army. Like the Chrysler VZ-6 and the VZ-8 Airgeep it was to be a "flying jeep".
VZ-7 |
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Role |
VTOL utility aircraft Type of aircraft |
National origin |
United States |
Manufacturer |
Curtiss-Wright |
First flight |
1958 ? |
Retired |
1960 |
Status |
Canceled |
Primary user |
United States Air Force |
Number built |
2 |
Design and development
The Aerophysics Development Corporation, a subsidiary of Curtiss-Wright, designed an "Aerial Platform" for a US Army Transport and Research Command "Flying Jeep" design competition. The Aerophysics design sat two in tandem between four ducted fan rotors and could also be armed with machine-guns or recoil-less rifles.[2]
To prove the design concept the US Army ordered two prototypes of a smaller single-seat demonstrator, the VZ-7, which were delivered to the US Army in mid-1958. The VZ-7 had a fuselage with the pilot's seat, fuel tanks and flight controls. On both sides of the fuselage the four propeller/rotors were attached, unshrouded (the aircraft did originally have shrouds, but these were later removed). The VZ-7 was controlled by changing the thrust of each propeller and was maneuverable and easy to fly.[citation needed]
Operational history
The aircraft performed well during tests, but was not able to meet the Army's standards, therefore it was retired and returned to the manufacturer in 1960.
One VZ-7 is part of the United States Army Aviation Museum aircraft collection at Fort Rucker. However, it is not currently on public display due to space restrictions.[3][4]
Specifications
Data from Flying Jeeps[5]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 17 ft 0 in (5.18 m)
- Width: 16 ft 0 in (4.88 m)
- Height: 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m)
- Empty weight: 1,700 lb (771 kg)
- Gross weight: 2,100 lb (953 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Turbomeca Artouste IIB turboshaft engine, 425 shp (317 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 32 mph (51 km/h, 28 kn)
- Cruise speed: 25 mph (40 km/h, 22 kn)
- Service ceiling: 200 ft (61 m)
See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
- Harding, Stephen (January–February 1998). "Flying Jeeps: The U.S. Army's Search for the ultimate 'Vehicle'". Air Enthusiast. No. 73. pp. 10–12. ISSN 0143-5450.
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"P" series |
- P-200
- P-202
- P-212
- P-218
- P-219
- P-222
- P-223
- P-224
- P-225
- P-227
- P-228
- P-229
- P-232
- P-235
- P-238
- P-239
- P-240
- P-241
- P-243
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- P-245
- P-247
- P-248
- P-249
- P-250
- P-251
- P-252
- P-253
- P-254
- P-255
- P-256
- P-257
- P-259
- P-261
- P-264
- P-268
- P-269
- P-272
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- P-274
- P-275
- P-276
- P-277
- P-278
- P-279
- P-280
- P-282
- P-283
- P-291
- P-292
- P-293
- P-295
- P-296
- P-297
- P-298
- P-299
- P-302
- P-303
- P-304
- P-305
- P-306
- P-307
- P-509
- P-517
- P-518
- P-538
- P-539
- P-541
- P-545
- P-551
- P-558
- P-565
- P-586
- P-588
- P-592
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Navy | Bombers | |
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Transports | |
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Maritime patrol | |
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Export | Bombers | |
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Maritime patrol | |
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1 Designation skipped 2 Not built |
United States Army VTOL aircraft designations (1956–1962) |
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Flying cars or roadable aircraft |
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Integrated lift | Historic | |
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Modern |
- Klein Vision AirCar
- Moller M400 Skycar
- PAL-V Liberty
- SkyRider X2R
- Terrafugia TF-X
- Urban Aeronautics X-Hawk
- Xplorair
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[de] Curtiss-Wright VZ-7
Die Curtiss-Wright VZ-7 war ein experimentelles VTOL-Flugzeug des US-amerikanischen Herstellers Curtiss-Wright Corporation aus den 1950er Jahren. Wegen der konstruktiven Auslegung als Quadrocopter kann das Luftfahrzeug auch den Hubschraubern zugeordnet werden. Wie die VZ-6 und VZ-8 wurde die VZ-7 im Rahmen des Flying-Jeep-Wettbewerbs entwickelt.
- [en] Curtiss-Wright VZ-7
[fr] Curtiss-Wright VZ-7
Le Curtiss-Wright VZ-7, également connu sous la désignation VZ-7AP[1], était un ADAV expérimental de type « quadrirotor », conçu pendant les années 1950 par le constructeur américain Curtiss-Wright pour la compétition de l'United States Army visant à acquérir une « Jeep volante »[2]. Il était en compétition face aux Chrysler VZ-6 et Piasecki VZ-8 AirGeep. Aucun de ces trois projets n'atteignit le stade de la production en série.
[ru] Curtiss-Wright VZ-7
Curtiss-Wright VZ-7 — экспериментальный летательный аппарат вертикального взлета и посадки. Разработан в 1958 году фирмой Curtiss-Wright для оценочных испытаний в интересах армии США. В терминологии того времени данный тип аппаратов обозначался как «летающий джип». Прошел испытания, серийно не строился.
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