Mission: Test viability of ducted lift propellers for VTOL aircraft
Major Accomplishments: Provided long term test bed for VTOL research
Power Source: 4 GE YT58-GE-8D shaft turbine engines
Wing Span: (Front:) 22' 11"
Wing Span: (Rear:) 39" 3"
Length: 39' 6"
Weight (Loaded): 18,016 lbs
Maximum Achieved Speed: 255 mph
Additional Information: 2 X-22a were constructed. The first suffered heavy damage in August of 1965 and remaining parts were used to complete the second X-22a. Flights were conducted from March, 1966 to October, 1984.
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