The XF3U-1 was ordered by USN for testing as a replacement for the Helldiver. One was built (9746), first flying on 22 June 1933 and later rebuilt and modified as the prototype XSBU-1.
Engine: 700hp Wright R-1535
Seats: 2
Vought XF3U-1
1 engine
Vought XF2U-1
One XF2U-1 (A7692) was built in 1929.
Engine: 450hp P&W R-1340
Wingspan: 36’0″
Length: 27’0″
Useful load: 1368 lb
Max speed: 146 mph
Cruise speed: 110 mph
Stall: 58 mph
Range: 495 mi
Seats: 2
Vought FU-1 / FU-2
In January 1927 the Chance Vought company produced a single seat fighter version of its mass produced VO 1 shipboard observation aircraft. A two bay biplane, the VO 1 was not entirely suitable as the basis for a competitive fighter, and with only the same engine as before, the 200 hp Wright R 1790 Whirlwind, performance was inadequate. Nevertheless, 20 FU 1 fighters were converted from UO-3 for the US Navy, most of them being central float seaplanes (at least two were fitted with wheels for airfield use).
Despite being pleasant to fly, the FU was really only suitable for training. In their first year, ending in the winter 1928 29, the FU 1s equipped fighter squadron VF 2B aboard the carrier Langley. Thereafter the 18 that survived were converted into FU 2 trainers, still with a fixed Marlin machine gun. They remained in use as trainers and general-purpose aircraft into the 1930s.
Equipped for catapult launch, they were the last fighter so equipped.
FU
Engine: 220hp Wright J-5 (supercharged R-1790)
Span: 10.46 m (34 ft 4 in)
Length: 7.44 m (24 ft 5 in)
Gross weight: 1093 kg (2400 lb)
Useful load: 694 lb
Maximum speed: 236 km/h (147 mph)
Stall: 53 mph
Range: 430 mi
Seats: 1-2
Vought VO-1
In January 1927 the Chance Vought company produced a single seat fighter version of its mass produced VO 1 shipboard observation aircraft. A two bay biplane, the VO 1 was not entirely suitable as the basis for a competitive fighter, and with only the same engine as before, the 200 hp Wright R 1790 Whirlwind, performance was inadequate. Nevertheless, 20 FU 1 fighters were built for the US Navy.
Votaw W-2V
In 1948 E B Votaw built the W-2V registered N17624, A two-place open cockpit monoplane, power was a 125hp Warner Scarab.
Vosgiens 1909 biplane
The 1909 Vosgiens biplane was designed and built by Atelier Vosgiens in France.
Vortex Aircraft Co Phoenix Jet-TJ
tandem two-seat military primary jet and electronic warfare trainer, also suited to other military tasks and for use as a civil sporting aircraft. Developed from the Bede Jet Corporation BD-10 prototype first flown July 1992, via the later Peregrine Flight International Peregrine PJ-2. Major design review undertaken, with original supersonic wing replaced by subsonic and simpler wing of greater strength and carrying more fuel.
Vortech CW-105F
The CW-105F was designed, built and first flown in Europe. The prototype used a Continental C90-12F engine.
It has Lamborghini-style doors and an intermeshing twin-rotor system. The CW-105F is a true helicopter and will take off and land vertically, hover and fly forward, backward and sideward. It’s counterrotating dual rotor system cancels torque, eliminating the need for a tail rotor. The rotor system provides both cyclic and collective control. The CW-105F has been designed to carry 2 people.
The package consists of the huge set of blueprints, with 76 separate “Plans” (construction drawings), a complete Parts List, and photos. Every aspect of the CW-105F’s construction is detailed, including the rotor head and hub, the aluminum rotor blades, the control system, the airframe, engine mount, pilot/passenger compartment, exterior skin, and so on.
CW-105
Length: 16 ft 6 in
Height: 7 ft
Width: 4 ft
Empty Weigh: 520 lbs
Gross Weight: 1,100 lbs
Useful Payload: 580 lbs
Rotor Diameter: 23 ft (per set)
Chord: 6 in
Engine: Lycoming O-235 to O-360
Maximum Speed: 75 mph
Cruise Speed: 60 mph
Rate of Climb: 900 fpm
Range: 225 miles
Service Ceiling: 11,000 ft
Vortech Kestrel
The Kestrel is a single-seat ultralight helicopter powered by small jet engines mounted on the tips of the rotorblades. This form of power eliminates the need for a tail rotor, simplifying and reducing the cost of construction.
If ordered separately, the jet-helicopter construction package is available for $23.95 (+$3 postage US, $8 foreign). This package includes the Vortech Catalog. The Kestrel was available as a kit, in 2001.
Length: 12 ft
Height: 7 ft
Empty wt: 180 lbs
Gross wt: 440 lbs
Payload (max) 260 lbs
Engines (2): G8-2-20 jets
Fuel: propane
Fuel consump: 12+ USgal/hr
Rotor dia: 25 ft
Speed (max): 95 mph (63 as ultralight)
Altitude (max): 12,500 ft
Vortech Shadow
The Shadow Two-Seat Gyroplane’s features are: a durable, high-strength airframe, dependable, FAA-certified Lycoming engine, certified disc brakes for superb ground handling, rugged gearbox-driven prerotator, large, expandable instrument panel, and a full electrical system for avionics and lights. It also takes off and lands in very short distances and operates exceptionally well at high altitudes. It’s size is easily reduced for storage in a garage or transported by trailer. It’s maximum speed is 100 mph.and its cruising speed is 75 mph. Shadow kit minus engine and instruments in 2001: $15,750
Engine: Lycoming O-320, 150 hp
Disk span: 29 ft
Disk area: 660 sq.ft
Height: 8.5 ft
Length: 13 ft
Empty wt: 750 lbs
Gross wt: 1290 lbs
Fuel cap: 12 USG
Max speed: 100 mph
Cruise speed: 75 mph
Range: 100+ sm
ROC: 1500 fpm
Take-off dist: 125 ft
Landing dist: 25 ft
Service ceiling: 18,000 ft
Seats: 2
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