Oddball, Experimental, or One-off

[red750]

The Vertol VZ-2 (or Model 76) is a research aircraft built in the United States in 1957 to investigate the tiltwing approach to vertical take-off and landing.

 

The aircraft had a fuselage of tubular framework (originally uncovered) and accommodation for its pilot in a helicopter-like bubble canopy. The T-tail incorporated small ducted fans to act as thrusters for greater control at low speeds.

 

Ground tests began in April 1957 and on 13 August, the VZ-2 took off for the first time in hover mode only. On 23 July 1958, the aircraft made its first full transition from vertical flight to horizontal flight. By the time the test program ended in 1965, the VZ-2 had made some 450 flights, including 34 full transitions. The aircraft has been preserved by the National Air and Space Museum in storage at the Paul E. Garber Preservation, Restoration, and Storage Facility. Only the one prototype was produced.

 

[red750]

The Margański & Mysłowski EM-10 Bielik (English: white-tailed eagle) is a low-cost Polish military training aircraft prototype, built by Margański & Mysłowski Zakłady Lotnicze, and first flown on 4 June 2003. The single-engine aircraft has a composite (mostly carbon fibre) fuselage with a light-alloy aft section, and the pressurized cockpit is fitted with ejection seats.

 

 

[Marty_d]

6 hours ago, red750 said:

The Margański & Mysłowski EM-10 Bielik (English: white-tailed eagle) is a low-cost Polish military training aircraft prototype, built by Margański & Mysłowski Zakłady Lotnicze, and first flown on 4 June 2003. The single-engine aircraft has a composite (mostly carbon fibre) fuselage with a light-alloy aft section, and the pressurized cockpit is fitted with ejection seats.

 

 

Can I register one as 19-?

[Moneybox]

1 minute ago, Marty_d said:

Can I register one as 19-?

Sure, as long as you built it. 😉

[facthunter]

Maybe in Libya.?  Nev

[facthunter]

Stall speed and wing load  AUW and a few other things might get in the Way.  Nev

[red750]

Wingspan: 6.60 m (21 ft 8 in)
Height: 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in)
Wing area: 11.90 m2 (128.1 sq ft)
Aspect ratio: 3.7
Empty weight: 1,700 kg (3,748 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 2,500 kg (5,512 lb)
Fuel capacity: 850 kg (1,870 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × General Electric CJ610-6 turbojet, 13.5 kN (3,000 lbf) thrust prototype; production aircraft 12.75 to 17.65 kN (2,870 to 3,970 lbf) turbojet / turbofan
Performance

Maximum speed: 1,100 km/h (680 mph, 590 kn)
Maximum speed: Mach 0.9
Stall speed: 165 km/h (103 mph, 89 kn)

 

A bit heavy, and stall speed is a tad high.

[facthunter]

Yeah Stall speed is a normal U/L's cruise speed. Nev

[onetrack]

In defence aircraft spending terms, "low cost" to produce, means a figure of around $20M to $40M. But I'm sure Martys got that amount hanging around the house in loose change. 😄 

[Moneybox]

15 minutes ago, onetrack said:

In defence aircraft spending terms, "low cost" to produce, means a figure of around $20M to $40M. But I'm sure Martys got that amount hanging around the house in loose change. 😄 

Fuel costs could be an issue. We had to fill up today, we're planning to be in Brisbane over Easter and Shark bay in mid May. Too much travel to risk running short.

 

 

This should carry us over the present crisis.

[skippydiesel]

9 hours ago, red750 said:

The Margański & Mysłowski EM-10 Bielik (English: white-tailed eagle) is a low-cost Polish military training aircraft prototype, built by Margański & Mysłowski Zakłady Lotnicze, and first flown on 4 June 2003. The single-engine aircraft has a composite (mostly carbon fibre) fuselage with a light-alloy aft section, and the pressurized cockpit is fitted with ejection seats.

 

 

Very pretty aircraft.

 

The belly air inlet, directly behind the nose wheel, (kicking up stuff) look like  a high risk of stuff entering the engine???😈

[onetrack]

19 minutes ago, Moneybox said:

Fuel costs could be an issue. We had to fill up today, we're planning to be in Brisbane over Easter and Shark bay in mid May. Too much travel to risk running short.

 

 

This should carry us over the present crisis.

Lucky you've got a gold mine to finance your fuel requirements, Moneybox! Most of us are sitting here, watching our limited funds get savaged by oil companies, and oil futures traders!