Bell XV-15A
1977
The XV-15 was Bell's second successful experimental tiltrotor aircraft after the XV-3. Powered by two 1550 shps Textron Lycoming LTC1K-4K turboshaft / turboprop engines derivated of the T53-L-13B.
See also Bell 301 XV-15
See also Bell 301 XV-15
Specifications
| Engine | 2 x Lycoming T53-L-13 1400 shp |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 + 9 |
| Length (m) | 12.83 |
| Blades | 6 |
| Rotor diam. (m) | 7.62 |
| Disc area (m2) | 91.21 |
| Weight (kgs) | Empty: 4354 Max: 5897 |
| Speed (km/h) | Max: 615 |
| Range (km) | 825 |
Operators
| 1978-2003 |  NASA |