Convair XFY Pogo
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Convair XFY Pogo is an experimental tail-sitter fighter built by Convair in the USA. It first flew in 1954, but it never entered regular service. A fighter that takes off and lands standing on its tail, so it could fly from small ships.
Photo: Convair XFY Pogo on Wikipedia (free licence)
- Top speed980 km/h (609 mph)
- Range800 km (497 miles)
- First flight1954
- Wingspan8.4 m (28 ft)
Convair XFY Pogo specs
| Top speed | 980 km/h (609 mph)A design figure. |
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| Range | 800 km (497 miles)Not published. This is a rough estimate. |
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| Length | 10.7 m (35 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 8.4 m (28 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 7.3 t (16,094 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot |
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| Engines | 1 × Allison YT40 turboprop with two propellers spinning opposite ways |
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| First flight | 1954 |
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| Entered service | Never entered regular service |
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| Built by | Convair (USA) |
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Convair XFY Pogo facts
- It took off standing straight up on its tail, then tipped over to fly like a normal plane.
- To land, the pilot had to back it down onto its tail while looking over his shoulder.
Quick quiz
When did the Convair XFY Pogo first fly?
In 1954.
Who built the Convair XFY Pogo?
Convair, in the USA.
How fast can the Convair XFY Pogo fly?
Its top speed is 980 km/h (609 mph).
How far can the Convair XFY Pogo fly?
About 800 km (497 miles).
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