Aircraft 56-6942 Data

56-6942
1956 Doak 16 (VZ-4), c/n 1
Latest photos of 56-6942
56-6942 - This aircraft was a VTOL ducted-fan research vehicle; it completed about 50 hours of flight testing. - by Daniel L. Berek
Daniel L. Berek
56-6942 - Twin place appointment...with a close intake for the turbine - by Paul Perry
Paul Perry
56-6942 - The lady that laid alot of groundwork for V/STOL birds - by Paul Perry
Paul Perry
56-6942 - Getting cozy with one of the ducted fans - by Paul Perry
Paul Perry
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Doak
Model 16 (VZ-4) Search all Doak 16 (VZ-4)
Year built 1956
Construction Number (C/N) 1
Aircraft Type Glider
Number of Seats 2
Number of Engines 1
Engine Type None
Engine Manufacturer and Model Lycoming
Aircraft
Registration Number 56-6942
Current Status Preserved
Owner
Owner United States Army Transportation Museum
Address Washington Blvd.
Ft. Eustis, Virginia 23604
United States
User contributed data
Empty Weight 2,400 lb (by Daniel L. Berek on 2009-09-12 04:00:00)
Thrust or HP 1,000 hp (by Daniel L. Berek on 2009-09-12 04:00:00)
Service ceiling 12,000 ft (3657 m) (by Daniel L. Berek on 2009-09-12 04:00:00)
Max Range 250 miles (by Daniel L. Berek on 2009-09-12 04:00:00)
Cruise speed 175 mph (by Daniel L. Berek on 2009-09-12 04:00:00)
Max speed 230 mph (by Daniel L. Berek on 2009-09-12 04:00:00)
Overall Length 32' (by Daniel L. Berek on 2009-09-12 04:00:00)
Overall Height 10' 1" (by Daniel L. Berek on 2009-09-12 04:00:00)
Gross Weight 3,300 lb (by Daniel L. Berek on 2009-09-12 04:00:00)
Wing Span 25' 7" (by Daniel L. Berek on 2009-09-12 04:00:00)