The Lockheed XFV was an experimental tail-sitting prototype aircraft built the early 1950s to demonstrate the operation of a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter for protecting convoys.
https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/lockheed-xfv-1-salmon/ #Aviation #LockheedXFV1Salmon #VTOL #VTOLFighter #USN #USNavy #fighter #fighterplane #aeroplane #airplane #aircraft #XPlane #experimentalfighter
Bell entwickelt ein revolutionäres Militärflugzeug, das senkrecht startet wie ein Hubschrauber und dann mit 830 km/h fliegt. Die Stop/Fold-Technologie klappt die Rotoren während des Flugs ein. #VTOL #Militärtechnik https://winfuture.de/news,152225.html?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=ManualStatus&utm_campaign=SocialMedia
USN CMV-22B Osprey as Rudy 71 takes the option at Moffett Field. July 2024 #USN #CMV22B #COD #Rudy #VTOL #osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
MAGGIE, l’avion solaire VTOL conçu pour Mars, atteint Mach 0.25 (~300 km/h) grâce à sa technologie CoFlow Jet (portance ×7 vs avions baignés), autonomie 8 sol (~179 km), 16 000 km/an. Sélection NIAC pour études de faisabilité NASA.
https://cnes.fr/actualites/actuanalyse-spaceibles-maggie-laviation-hybride-lexploration-martienne
#Mars #espace #aérospatial #VTOL #CNES #NASA
USMC F-35B of VMFAT-502 'Flying Nightmares" 168724 shows off its hovering skills at the Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #F35B #USMC #VMFAT502 #Hover #VTOL
USMC MV-22B Osprey 168216 as GHYHK12 of VMM-161 "Greyhawks" works the pattern after winching up PJ's at Moffet Field, Jan 13, 2025 #USAM #USAF #PJ #rescue #MV22B #Osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #VTOL #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
USN CMV-22B Osprey as Rudy 71 takes the option at Moffett Field. July 2024 #USN #CMV22B #COD #Rudy #VTOL #osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
USMC MV-22B Osprey 168216 as GHYHK12 of VMM-161 "Greyhawks" winches up 2 USAF PJ's of the 129th Rescue Squadron at Moffet Field, Jan 13, 2025 #USAM #USAF #PJ #rescue #MV22B #Osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #VTOL #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
USMC F-35B of VMFAT-502 'Flying Nightmares" 168724 begins the transition from hover to forward flight at the Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #F35B #USMC #VMFAT502 #Hover #VTOL
USMC F-35B of VMFAT-502 'Flying Nightmares" 168724 shows off its hovering skills at the Capital Airshow, Mather Field, California March 2025 #airshow #capitalairshow #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #CCA2025 #F35B #USMC #VMFAT502 #Hover #VTOL
Firefighting #rotorcraft shortfall prompts Bell’s 214ST reboot: https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/aircraft-propulsion/firefighting-rotorcraft-shortfall-prompts-bells-214st-reboot. Aerial #firefighting is an #aerospace niche but it is a critical one. Within that niche, #VTOL aircraft bring unique capabilities. They deliver water and retardant precisely, transport firefighters to remote areas, and perform aerial reconnaissance. VTOLs are essential assets for rapid response and effective wildfire management. #aircraft #aviation #emergencymanagement #engineering #verticalflight
USMC F-35B of VMX-1 (Yuma) on final for Pt. Mugu, August 2022 Yes it was deafening and the down wash fierce #USMC #Greyflag #STOVL #VTOL #F35B #Mugu #F35 #USAF #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #aircraft #nikonphotography
USMC MV-22B Osprey 168216 as GHYHK12 of VMM-161 "Greyhawks" circles the field after winching up USAF PJ's of the 129th Rescue Squadron at Moffet Field, Jan 13, 2025 #USMC #USAF #PJ #rescue #MV22B #Osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #VTOL #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
USN CMV-22B Osprey as Rudy 71 takes the option at Moffett Field. July 2024 #USN #CMV22B #COD #Rudy #VTOL #osprey #KNUQ #Moffett #militaryaviation #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon
"Mystery Tiltrotor Aircraft Emerges" by TWZ (mirror bot @thewarzonewire) - Unpainted #VTOL (vertical takeoff & landing) aircraft spotted at Mojave Air & Space Port #KMHV. Mojave serves an industry niche for development and testing of experimental aircraft and spacecraft. New aircraft get spotted on occasion emerging unannounced from hangars where they were built. This one looks like it could be #military, civilian or both. https://www.twz.com/air/mystery-vertical-takeoff-and-landing-aircraft-emerges-at-mojave-air-and-space-port #aviation #avgeek
USMC MV-22B Osprey on final Red Beach, Camp Pendelton, California with passangers in the back February 2022 #RedBeach #CampPendelton #USMC #USAF #MV22B #Osprey #VTOL #militaryaviation #rotor #aviationphotography #planespotting #AvGeek #spotter #photography #aircraft #milair #nikon