Talk:Lockheed XFV

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Predecessors[edit]

This site says,

"In 1946, leading Russian helicopter theoretician Professor B.N. Yurjev developed this design for a small delta-winged tail-sitter. Its single Kilmov VK-108 motor, situated aft of the cockpit, was to power both a small forward propeller (used for horizontal flight) and a larger aft propeller that would function during take-offs and landings, and then serve as a canard-like surface during in-flight operations.

"The so-called "KIT-1" never got passed the design stage. However, Yurjev was obviously on the right track as his design bears numerous similarities to the U.S.'s XFY-1 "Pogo" and XFV-1 "Salmon" developed a decade later."

Confirm & mention? Trekphiler 12:31, 12 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I would, connections to other designs is always nice information. --Colputt 01:44, 12 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Kelly Johnson[edit]

The article should mention that this aircraft was designed by the legendary lockheed engineer Kelly Johnson. His designs include the P-38, U-2, and SR-71. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 198.31.184.166 (talk) 01:06, 31 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

"Rising Star"[edit]

Apparently, Lockheed wanted to make the FV-1's official name "Rising Star". A copy of the Navy's rejection of the name (because it wasn't in production) is here; is it printed anywhere that would make it a viable source? - The Bushranger _{One ping only} 04:37, 6 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]