The Kaman K-16B is an experimental vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft that was constructed by Kaman Aircraft for the United States Navy in 1959 to evaluate the tiltwing concept. Converted from a Gr
The K-16B with wing at full tilt
The K-16B at the New England Air Museum
The Hiller X-18 was an experimental cargo transport aircraft designed to be the first testbed for tiltwing and V/STOL technology.
Kaman K-16B
…Canadair CL-84 Dynavert Hiller X-18 LTV XC-142…
Ground testing the X-18 tiltwing
The X-18 showing its elaborate engine configuration
The X-18 with partially rotated tiltwings