Vtol Collection

Illustration, Harrier Jump Jet, elevated front view

BAE Sea Harrier FRS-1
Royal-Navy Rn Bae Sea Harriers Parked on the Flight-Deck with Hms Broadsword Sailing Behind Date: 1982

Dassault Mirage Iiiv Balzac V 02 Vtol Prototype Hovering?
Dassault Mirage Iiiv Balzac V 02 Vtol Prototype Hovering During a Test-Flight Date: 1965

BAE Boeing AV-8S Matador Harrier
Engineers Carrying out Post-Flight Engine and Airframe Checks on a Spanish Navy Esc 008 Bae Boeing Av-8S Matador Harrier Date: 1970s

SNECMA C-450 Coleoptere
Snecma C-450 Coleoptere Prototype Parked Outside the Snecma Factory Held in Place by a Mobile Rig before a Test-Flight Date: 1959

BAE Harrier GR-7
Royal Airforce RAF Bae Harrier Gr-7S flying in formation During Operation Warden, the Nearest Harrier Wearing a Shark-Mouth Date: 1995

BAE Harrier GR-1
Royal Airforce RAF Bae Harrier Taking-Off Date: 1960s

BAE Harrier GR-5
Royal Airforce RAF Bae Harrier Gr-5 Flying over Fields and Trees Date: 1989

Entwicklungswing EWR Sud VJ-101C
Entwicklungswing Ewr Sud Vj-101C Prototype Unusual Vtol Design During a Test-Flight Hop with Tilting Rolls-Royce Rb-145 Engine Date: 1966

Bell XV-3 XH-33 Convertiplane
Bell Xv-3 Xh-33 Convertiplane Hovering During the First Test-Flight at the Bell Aircraft Corp Factory Date: 1955

Hiller VZ-1E Pawnee
Hiller Vz-1E Pawnee Vtol Prototype Flying Platform Unusual Design During a Test-Flight Date: 1958

1969 Harrier Jump Jet, side view
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Fred Drinkwater congratulating Neil Armstrong, California, USA, February 1964. Test pilot Fred Drinkwater congratulating Neil Armstrong on his first hovering flight in the Ames Bell X-14 Vertical

Bell X-14A Vertical Take-off and Landing aircraft, USA, 1962. Creator: NASA
Bell X-14A Vertical Take-off and Landing aircraft, USA, 1962. Landing on the lunar surface is simulated by the NASA Ames Research Centers Bell X-14A VTOL aircraft

Micro UAV, Honeywell RQ-16 T-Hawk, 2000s. Creator: Honeywell
Air vehicle. Miniature Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or drone, small enough to be portable, eg for carrying in a backpack. Hovering feature allows it to search for roadside bombs or IEDS

A preview of the Farnborough Air Show View of the Shorts SCL vertical take-off aircraft. September 1960

The worlds first vertical take-off airliner, the British Fairey Rotodyne, was demonstrated today at White Waltham Airfield where it is seen here in flight. June 1958 P004259

Yakovlev Yak-3U / A
Yakovlev Yak-3U/A in French Marking Parked on Grass Date: 1940s

Hawker Siddeley P-1127 Kestrel FGA-1
Hawker Siddeley P-1127 Kestrel Fga-1 of the Tripartite Squadron Made Up of UK, Usa and West Germany During Test and Trials Date: 1960s

Hawker P-1127 Kestrel Prototype During Test Date: 1960s

BAE Boeing EAV-8B Matador Harrier
Spanish Navy Bae Boeing Eav-8B Matador Harrier Parked on a Wet Apron Date: 1980s

BAE Boeing AV-8B Harrier
Nasa Bae Boeing Av-8A Harrier Flying Enroute Date: 1980

BAE Boeing AV-8A Harrier
Us Marines Usmc Bae Boeing Av-8A Harrier Landing on the Flight-Deck of the Uss Franklin D Roosevelt in the Mediterrean Sea Date: 1976

BAE Harrier T-10
20 (R) Sqn Royal Airforce RAF Bae Harrier T-10S flying in formation

BAE Harrier GR-3
Camoflagued 1 Sqn Royal Airforce RAF Bae Harrier Gr-3 Taking-Off with Snow-Covered Houses Behind

Ryan X-13 Vertijet Unusual Vtol Design Flying Date: 1956

Rolls-Royce Thrust Measuring Rig / Flying Bedstead Hovering During a Test-Flight

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"VTOL: Defying Gravity with Revolutionary Aircraft Designs" Take a journey through the skies as we explore the world (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft. From the iconic Lockheed YF-12A Blackbird to the agile BAE Sea Harrier FRS-1, these remarkable machines have revolutionized aviation. In an intriguing illustration, witness the Harrier Jump Jet from an elevated front view, showcasing its unique ability to hover effortlessly in mid-air. The BAE Harrier GR-1 takes center stage next, demonstrating its prowess in vertical takeoffs and landings. Diving into experimental designs, we encounter the Dassault Mirage IIIV Balzac V 02 VTOL Prototype gracefully hovering above ground. Its futuristic appearance leaves us in awe of what is possible when boundaries are pushed. The BAE Boeing AV-8S Matador Harrier enters our vision next, exemplifying how VTOL technology has been embraced by different nations across continents. Meanwhile, the SNECMA C-450 Coleoptere captivates with its unconventional design that challenges traditional notions of flight. Traveling back in time to 1969, we catch a glimpse of the side view of the legendary Harrier Jump Jet. Its sleek silhouette showcases both power and elegance simultaneously. The evolution continues with subsequent models like the BAE Harrier GR-5 and Entwicklungswing EWR Sud VJ-101C pushing technological boundaries even further. Finally, we encounter Bell XV-3 XH-33 Convertiplane - a true marvel bridging helicopter-like capabilities with fixed-wing efficiency. Witness this hybrid machine defying conventional limitations as it hovers effortlessly before transitioning into forward flight mode. These incredible VTOL aircraft represent mankind's relentless pursuit of innovation and exploration in aviation history. They remind us that sometimes all it takes is a little imagination to defy gravity and soar beyond our wildest dreams.