Dornier Do 31
Civilian
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The Dornier Do 31 first flew in 1967 as an experimental VTOL transport aircraft. Twin engines and a configuration optimized for vertical takeoff and landing made it a pioneer in unconventional aviation. At 730 km/h, it represented ambitious research into alternatives to conventional runway operations.
Specifications
- Role
- VTOL transport
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1967
- Length
- 20.5 m
- Wingspan
- 18 m
- Max speed
- 730 km/h
- Range
- 1,800 km