Type sheet: v191

Vereinigte Flugzeugwerke VAK 191 B
VTOL Experimental, Germany, 1970

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Description:

The VAk191 was designed for the role of the light
bomber Fiat G91. It had 3 engines, 2 for the VTOL
phase. After italy leaving the project, it was not
developed further but the VAK191 was used as a test
platform for technology designed for the Tornado.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

50.197 ft

15.300 m

Greatest height :

14.108 ft

4.300 m

Wingspan :

24.606 ft

7.500 m

Wing area :

204.516 sqft

19.000 qm

Max take off weight :

19845.0 lbs

9000.0 kg

Weight empty :

9591.8 lbs

4350.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

594 kts

1100 km/h

Service ceiling :

49213 ft

15000 m

Wing load :

97.17 lbs/ft2

474.00 kg/qm

Range :

216 nm

400 km

Propulsion

Kind :

Str2

Type :

Rolls Royce / MAN RB193-12

Power rating (max.) :

44145 N

4500 kp

Count :

1

1

Total power rating (max.) :

44145 N

4500 kp

Other

Crew :

0

0

1