A tail-sitting turboprop naval fighter prototype developed for vertical operation from small platforms.
Primary roleFighter
First flight1954
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerConvair
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| XFY-1 | Prototype | Fighter | United States Navy |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- The Complete Book of Fighters: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Every Fighter Aircraft Built and Flown — Salamander · Tier 3