XC-142 A Progress Report No. 6 (1965)

Duration: 0:07:22

Year Published: 1965

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: This film provides dates and timelines for different stages and milestones of XC142A aircraft testing since January 1965. This includes maximum speed and altitude, emergency configurations, hovering over different terrains, passengers, takeoffs and landings with different wing tilts and cargo door operation. There is mention of testing at the LTV Dallas facility as well as future plans for testing at Edwards Air Force Base.