Ryan VZ-3RY Deflected-Slipstream V/STOL Research Aircraft Family
The Ryan VZ-3RY Vertiplane was a deflected-slipstream V/STOL research aircraft used by NASA Ames to explore powered-lift flight. Oversized propellers and full-span slats redirected slipstream to augment wing lift, while engine-exhaust reaction controls supported low-speed pitch and yaw; testing showed the concept favored STOL performance and was difficult to control in gusts and ground effect.
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Identity
- Aliases
- VZ-3RYRyan VZ-3VertiplaneRyan VZ-3A
- Family Name
- Ryan VZ-3RY Vertiplane
- Full Name
- Ryan VZ-3RY Deflected-Slipstream V/STOL Research Aircraft Family
- Roles
- researchexperimentaltechnology_demonstrator
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- powered_lift
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- stolvtol
- Description
- The Ryan VZ-3RY Vertiplane was a deflected-slipstream V/STOL research aircraft used by NASA Ames to explore powered-lift flight. Oversized propellers and full-span slats redirected slipstream to augment wing lift, while engine-exhaust reaction controls supported low-speed pitch and yaw; testing showed the concept favored STOL performance and was difficult to control in gusts and ground effect.
- First Flight Year
- 1,958
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- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 04:04:30 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 15, 2026 at 04:04:30 UTC