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Curtiss-Wright X-100 Tilt-Propeller V/STOL Research Aircraft Family

The Curtiss-Wright X-100 was a two-propeller tilt-propeller V/STOL research aircraft that first flew in 1960. Its inclined propellers generated radial lift during transition between helicopter-like and airplane-like flight, demonstrating a distinct tilt-propeller solution that preceded the larger X-19 program.

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Identity

Aliases
X-100Curtiss-Wright X-100X100Tilt-Propeller Demonstrator
Family Name
Curtiss-Wright X-100
Full Name
Curtiss-Wright X-100 Tilt-Propeller V/STOL Research Aircraft Family
Roles
militaryresearchexperimentaltechnology_demonstrator
Status
retired
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
powered_lift
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
vtol
Description
The Curtiss-Wright X-100 was a two-propeller tilt-propeller V/STOL research aircraft that first flew in 1960. Its inclined propellers generated radial lift during transition between helicopter-like and airplane-like flight, demonstrating a distinct tilt-propeller solution that preceded the larger X-19 program.
First Flight Year
1,960
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Creation Time
August 15, 2026 at 04:13:55 UTC
Updated Time
August 15, 2026 at 04:13:55 UTC