Kaman K-16B
Civilian
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The Kaman K-16B experimental tiltwing aircraft represented bold exploration of vertical take-off concepts with two-engine power. Its unusual 11.7-metre fuselage and 10.4-metre span achieved 321.9 km/h with tilting rotors enabling transition from helicopter to fixed-wing flight. The two-crew configuration supported experimental operations.
Specifications
- Role
- Experimental tiltwing
- Origin
- United States
- Crew
- 2
- Engines
- 2
- Length
- 11.7 m
- Wingspan
- 10.4 m
- Max speed
- 322 km/h