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Vertol VZ-2 (Model 76) Main Content
NASA Center: Langley Research Center
Image # : L-1960-04109
Date : 12/15/1960

Title

Vertol VZ-2 (Model 76)

Full Description

Arriving at Langley from Edwards Air Force Base, Califorina in 1960, this Vertol VZ-2 (Model 76) underwent almost a year and a half of flight research before going back to the manufacturer for rework. The VZ-2 was used to investigate Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL).

Keywords

Vertical Takeoff and Landing VSTOL VSTOL VTOL Vertol VZ-2 Model 76 Langley

Subject Category

Rotorcraft,

Reference Numbers

  • Center: LARC
  • Center Number: L-1960-04109
  • GRIN DataBase Number: GPN-2000-001732

Source Information

  • Creator/Photographer: NASA
  • Original Source: DIGITAL

Image Information ( Copyright Notification )

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Thumbnail .jpg 90 72 7
Small .jpg 640 512 182
Medium .jpg 1500 1200 956
Large .jpg 3000 2400 3,603

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