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.  Nice overview!
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. Nice overview!
Photo taken at Fort Rucker Army Aviation Museum by Gene Munson.

 

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Canon Canon EOS Rebel T6i 1/30s ƒ/4 ISO800 18mm — More Exif data

  • Manufacturer Canon
  • Model Canon EOS Rebel T6i
  • Exposure Time 1/30s
  • Aperture ƒ/4
  • ISO 800
  • Focal Length 18mm
  • Resolution Unit inches
  • Orientation Horizontal (normal)
  • Exposure Program Program AE
  • Metering Mode Multi-segment
  • Flash No Flash

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