Code One Magazine: The X Planes, X-14

X-14
Mission: The X-14 was designed to explore the feasibility of building a pure-jet vertical takeoff and landing aircraft operating in a conventional (i.e., horizontal) attitude. At one time, it was the longest-lived X-plane program in history. Power was provided initially by two Armstrong-Siddeley Viper 8 axial flow turbojet engines. Later, it was re-engined with General Electric J85 turbojets.

Manufacturer: Bell Aircraft Corporation
Number Built: 1
Sponsor: USAF, NACA
Fastest Flight: 172 mph
Highest Flight: 18,000 feet (approx.)
First Flight: 17 February 1957
Last Flight: 29 May 1981
Total Flights: many
Length: 26 feet 0 inches
Wingspan: 33 feet 9 inches
Height: 8 feet 10 inches (modified)
Gross Weight: 4,269 lb (modified)

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