Vought V-173 "Flying Pancake"
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Vought V-173 "Flying Pancake" is an experimental "flying pancake" aircraft built by Vought in the USA. It first flew in 1942, but it never entered regular service. Make the whole aircraft one round wing, so it can take off and land very slowly.
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- Top speed222 km/h (138 mph)
- Range300 km (186 miles)
- First flight1942
- Wingspan7.1 m (23 ft)
Vought V-173 "Flying Pancake" specs
| Top speed | 222 km/h (138 mph) |
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| Range | 300 km (186 miles)Not published. This is a rough estimate. |
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| Length | 8.1 m (27 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 7.1 m (23 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 1.38 t (3,042 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot |
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| Engines | 2 × Continental A-80 piston engine |
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| First flight | 1942 |
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| Entered service | Never entered regular service |
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| Built by | Vought (USA) |
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Vought V-173 "Flying Pancake" facts
- Its whole body is one round wing, which gave it the nickname "Flying Pancake".
- Charles Lindbergh, the first person to fly alone non-stop across the Atlantic, flew it once.
Quick quiz
When did the Vought V-173 "Flying Pancake" first fly?
In 1942.
Who built the Vought V-173 "Flying Pancake"?
Vought, in the USA.
How fast can the Vought V-173 "Flying Pancake" fly?
Its top speed is 222 km/h (138 mph).
How far can the Vought V-173 "Flying Pancake" fly?
About 300 km (186 miles).
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