The Vought V-173 “Flying Pancake” was one of WWII’s strangest aircraft experiments. Discover why the U.S. Navy tested this circular-wing plane.
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The flying pancake was designed to fly almost in place
The Vought V-173 Flying Pancake used a circular wing and strong propeller wash to achieve extremely slow flight and very short takeoff distances. Its unusual shape delivered exceptional low speed ...
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