First hover flight of the GE-Ryan XV-5A

Thursday, June 25, 1964

 

Description

The GE-Ryan XV-5A was a fan-in-wing concept demonstrator funded by the US Army. The aircraft had first flown on May 25 1964 - presumably by conventonal take-off.

 Source: AHS V/STOL Wheel entry for this aircraft

 

Aircraft related to this milestone
Ryan XV-5A

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