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Fairey Rotodyne prototype XE521

XE521 was the sole Fairey Rotodyne demonstrator, the physical aircraft used to prove compound-gyroplane vertical lift, transition and forward-flight performance. It made the type's first flight on 6 November 1957 and later set a convertiplane speed record before being destroyed after the programme ended.

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XE521Rotodyne prototypeRotodyne Y prototype
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Fairey Rotodyne prototype XE521
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destroyed

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XE521 was the sole Fairey Rotodyne demonstrator, the physical aircraft used to prove compound-gyroplane vertical lift, transition and forward-flight performance. It made the type's first flight on 6 November 1957 and later set a convertiplane speed record before being destroyed after the programme ended.
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August 7, 2026 at 21:50:40 UTC
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August 7, 2026 at 21:50:40 UTC

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Vehicle Code
XE521