A tail-sitting vertical-takeoff naval fighter prototype intended to protect ships without conventional flight decks.
Primary roleFighter
First flight1953
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerLockheed Aircraft Corporation
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| XFV-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