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Hiller X-18
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The Hiller X-18 was an experimental cargo transport aircraft designed to be the first testbed for tiltwing and V/STOL (vertical/short takeoff and landing) technology.
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Ground testing the X-18 tiltwing | |
Role | Experimental prototype |
Manufacturer | Hiller Aircraft |
Designer | Stanley Hiller Jr |
First flight | 24 November 1959 |
Status | Aircraft scrapped 1964 |
Number built | 1 |
Developed from | Chase YC-122 Avitruc |
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