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To flight-test the concept of the XF5U a low-powered full-scale version was built as the V-173. Of wood and fabric construction, low-powered engines and fixed landing gear, this flew for the first time on 23 November 1942.
| MODEL | V-173 |
| ENGINE | 2 x Continental A-80, 60kW |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 222 km/h | 138 mph |
| Ceiling | 1500 m | 4900 ft |
| Garner Wilkinson, garadwilk(@)verizon.net, 19.02.2009 I was working in the experimental hangar at vought sikorsky in 1942 and worked on the elevator aileron assy on this plane, this assy. was called an ailevator. I also recall watching out the back window of the hanger and watching Mr Sikorsky flying one of his early experimental helicopters. | | Andy, abriggspomo(@)madison.k12.wi.us, 14.05.2008 What the Heck were thinking when you made that small plane i want to fly it and see if it works and why did you spend millions on a SMALL ASS PLANE |
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Do you have any comments about this aircraft ?
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