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Bell XV-15
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Bell XV-15

1977 experimental tiltrotor model by Bell

2Units built

Overview

The Bell XV-15 is an American tiltrotor VTOL aircraft. It was the second successful experimental tiltrotor aircraft and the first to demonstrate the concept's high speed performance relative to conventional helicopters.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

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