Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:aircraft
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:XV-15
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:NASA_test_pilots
Experimental research Lightweight design Experimental aircraft Advanced control system Tiltrotor configuration Digital flight control system 1977 to 1988 Enhanced flight performance over helicopters Joint NASA and military program Unique tiltrotor features |
| gptkbp:avionics |
Advanced avionics suite
|
| gptkbp:cockpit |
Glass cockpit
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
Contributed to rotorcraft technology
|
| gptkbp:controls |
Fly-by-wire
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| gptkbp:crew |
2
|
| gptkbp:design |
1970s
NASA and Bell Helicopter engineers |
| gptkbp:developer |
NASA and U. S. Army
|
| gptkbp:engine |
2
|
| gptkbp:engine_type |
Turboshaft engine
|
| gptkbp:features |
Tiltrotor mechanism
|
| gptkbp:first_flight |
gptkb:1977
gptkb:1980 Excellent hover performance Extensive flight testing conducted High stability in flight Numerous flight tests conducted Wide flight envelope |
| gptkbp:fuel_capacity |
1,200 lb
|
| gptkbp:height |
4.5 m
|
| gptkbp:historical_role |
Pioneered tiltrotor technology
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
XV-15 B
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Significant impact on rotorcraft research.
|
| gptkbp:influence |
V-22 Osprey development
|
| gptkbp:innovation |
Innovative rotor design
|
| gptkbp:is_tested_for |
Joint Army-NASA program
|
| gptkbp:landing_gear |
Retractable
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Foundation for future tiltrotor aircraft
|
| gptkbp:length |
15.5 m
|
| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Bell_Helicopter
|
| gptkbp:max_speed |
250 knots
|
| gptkbp:mission |
Vertical takeoff and landing research
|
| gptkbp:number_built |
2
|
| gptkbp:operational_area |
Not used in military operations
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
Retired from service
|
| gptkbp:propulsion |
Tiltrotor
|
| gptkbp:range |
1,000 nautical miles
|
| gptkbp:research |
Validated tiltrotor concept
|
| gptkbp:research_focus |
Transition from vertical to horizontal flight
|
| gptkbp:role |
Research aircraft
|
| gptkbp:service_ceiling |
25,000 ft
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Influenced future tiltrotor designs
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:V-22_Osprey
|
| gptkbp:surface |
Variable pitch rotor blades
|
| gptkbp:weight |
5,000 lb
10,000 lb |
| gptkbp:wingspan |
14.6 m
|