The Ryan XV-5 Vertifan was a jet-powered V/STOL experimental aircraft in the 1960s. The United States Army (US Army) commissioned the Ryan VZ-11-RY (re-designated XV-5A in 1962) in 1961, along with the Lockheed VZ-10 Hummingbird (re-designated XV-4 in 1962). It successfully proved the concept of ducted lift fans, but the project was cancelled ...

2020年10月5日 · The Ryan XV-5A Vertifan was a fascinating experimental jet aircraft that used a pair of novel lift fans installed in the wings to transition between and maintain vertical flight from horizontal...

2016年2月24日 · Rather than the jet exhaust directly providing the thrust for vertical flight, the exhaust drives several fans, which provide the thrust for vertical lift. This has the advantage of not projecting hot exhaust gases downward, however, there are losses in efficiency due to the extensive ducting needed.

2023年11月2日 · Vertifan的具体设计包括安装在飞机头顶的喷气发动机以及安装在机头和机翼的升力风扇，以分别实现水平和垂直飞行。 然而，升力风扇不是独立供电的，当飞行员从水平飞行模式切换到垂直飞行模式时，气流控制阀门会快速引导喷气发动机气流到升力风扇，提供像直升机一样的垂直升降操纵性能，同时该机具有固定翼喷气飞机的巡航飞行速度。 在稳定悬停状态时，Vertifan可以随意起吊轻型货物，在救援任务方面很有潜力。 美国陆军希望Vertifan能够发挥 …

The Ryan XV-5 Vertifan was a prototype developed by the U.S. Army in search of a suitable battlefield reconnaissance aircraft. GE supplied the J85 turbojet for this aircraft. It has two engines driving three fans for vertical flight and hovering capabilities.

The Ryan XV-5 Vertifan, developed in the 1960s, was an innovative experimental aircraft exploring vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities. It featured distinct fan-in-wing technology, allowing for VTOL and short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations.

A smaller fan in the nose in front of the two person cockpit give pitch control and additional lift. The fans, providing a total vertical thrust of 16,000 lb, were driven by the exhaust gases of two 2,650 lb thrust GE J85-GE-5 turbojets. With a 7,000 lb empty weight, and a 12,200 lb gross weight, the Vertifan had 31% excess power.

2024年9月25日 · The Ryan XV-5 Vertifan was a jet-powered V/STOL experimental aircraft in the 1960s. The United States Army (US Army) commissioned the Ryan VZ-11-RY (re-designated XV-5A in 1962) in 1961, along with the Lockheed VZ-10 Hummingbird (re-designated XV-4 in 1962).

2018年6月4日 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Ryan XV-5 Vertifan Experimental VTOL Aircraft including pictures. The global defense reference actively compiled since 2003

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