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Entwicklungsring Süd VJ 101
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Entwicklungsring Süd VJ 101

Experimental aircraft by Entwicklungsring Sud

2Units built

Overview

The EWR VJ 101 was an experimental West German jet fighter vertical takeoff/landing (VTOL) tiltjet aircraft. VJ stood for Versuchsjäger,. The 101 was one of the first V/STOL designs to have the potential for eventual Mach 2 flight.

Specifications

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

Photos

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