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05/31/2006. Remarks by Jack McKillop: "The Model 081-40-01 was an experimental vertical takeoff aircraft of the 1950s. The aircraft was briefly airborne during taxi tests on December 23, 1953. The first flight was actually June 16, 1954. Delays in the development of the T40 engine caused the Navy to change its mind and to downgrade the XFV-1 to a pure research vehicle, since its top speed was now too slow for a fighter. By June 1955, the aircraft had made only 32 flights totalling 23 hours so the program was cancelled. After cancellation, the first XFV-1 was delivered to Hiller Helicopters of Palo Alto, California, USA for ground testing." |
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