Overview
The Bell X-22 is an American V/STOL X-plane with four tilting ducted fans. Takeoff was to selectively occur either with the propellers tilted vertically upwards, or on a short runway with the nacelles tilted forward at approximately 45°. Additionally, the X-22 was to provide more insight into the tactical application of vertical takeoff troop transporters such as the preceding Hiller X-18 and the X-22's successor, the Bell XV-15. Another program requirement was a true airspeed in level flight of at least 525 km/h.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 12.07 m |
|---|---|
| Height | 6.31 m |
Performance
| Range | 712 km |
|---|
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: US Army / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Some text and images come from Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA licences. Source
