A vertical-takeoff strike-aircraft prototype developed as part of West German experimentation with dispersed-base operations.
Primary roleAttack
First flight1971
OriginWest Germany
ManufacturerVFW
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAK 191B | Prototype | Attack | German Air Force |
Representative specifications
Configuration-specific profiles are shown separately so values from different variants are not blended into one false “standard” aircraft.
VAK 191B
VAK 191B — C015 baseline technical profile
- Crew
- 1
Powerplant: 4 × Rolls-Royce/MAN lift and cruise engines
Armament: Prototype tactical strike load planned for V/STOL operations.
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1974-75 — Sampson Low, Marston & Co. · Tier 3