This Day in Aviation History
March 17th, 1966
First flight of the Bell X-22.

The Bell X-22 was 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 successor, the Bell XV-15. Another program requirement was a true airspeed in level flight of at least 525 km/h (326 mph; 283 knots)….

Source:
Wikipedia, Bell X-22: http://gstv.us/2558irZ

YouTube, All about the X-22: http://gstv.us/2558jfy

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