The XV-15 tilt rotor has shown good handling qualities in all modes of flight; in the helicopter mode it allows precision hover and agility with low pilot workload. Vibration and noise levels are low; the conversion procedure is easy, with satisfactory acceleration or deceleration. The XV-15 handling demonstrated its potential for many civil and military applications.


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    Title :

    The XV-15 tilt rotor research aircraft


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    Publication date :

    1980-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English





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