The Bell XV-3 first flew in 1955 and the knowledge gained from the XV-3 went on to aid in the development of the Bell XV-15 which flew in 1977 which itself was developed into the Bell V-22 Osprey (which flew in 1989).
And YES I am well aware of the fact that this aircraft has issues with vertical flight. THAT'S WHY IT'S LISTED AS EXPERIMENTAL.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 33.4ft (10.2m)
- Length 17.2ft (5.3m)
- Height 12.4ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 2,903lbs (1,317kg)
- Loaded Weight 3,153lbs (1,430kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.634
- Wing Loading 33.5lbs/ft2 (163.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 94.2ft2 (8.8m2)
- Drag Points 2485
Parts
- Number of Parts 57
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 225
