The McDonnell XV-1 is an experimental compound gyroplane developed for a joint research program between the United States Air Force and the United States Army to explore technologies to develop an aircraft that could take off and land like a helicopter but fly at faster airspeeds, similar to conventional airplane.  We can see tail rotor view in photo here.
Photo taken at Fort Rucker Army Aviation Museum by Gene Munson.

McDonnell XV-1

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The McDonnell XV-1 is an experimental compound gyroplane developed for a joint research program between the United States Air Force and the United States Army to explore technologies to develop an aircraft that could take off and land like a helicopter but fly at faster airspeeds, similar to conventional airplane. We can see tail rotor view in photo here.
Photo taken at Fort Rucker Army Aviation Museum by Gene Munson.

 

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Canon Canon EOS Rebel T6i 1/60s ƒ/5.6 ISO1600 55mm — More Exif data

  • Manufacturer Canon
  • Model Canon EOS Rebel T6i
  • Exposure Time 1/60s
  • Aperture ƒ/5.6
  • ISO 1600
  • Focal Length 55mm
  • Resolution Unit inches
  • Orientation Horizontal (normal)
  • Exposure Program Program AE
  • Metering Mode Multi-segment
  • Flash On, Fired

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