Schweizer X-26A
Lockheed X-26B
First Flights: X-26a - July 3, 1962: X-26b - ?? July,
1967
Mission:
Very early "stealth-type" observation platform
Major Accomplishments: Possibly the most secretive of the X-Planes, little
is known of its history or accomplishments.
Power
Source: Continental O-200-A four cylinder piston engine (horizontally opposed
pistons, similar to BMW or Subaru configuration). 100hp.
| X-26a | X-26b | |
| Wing Span: | 57' 1" | 57' 1" |
| Length: | 26' 8" | 30' 11" |
| Weight (Loaded): | 1430 lb | 2182 lb |
| Maximum Speed: | 158 mph | 115 mph |
| Maximum Altitude: | 18,500' | 13,000' |
Additional Information: A total of X-26's were built, 4 as X-26a
and 2 as X-26b. These planes were flow in Vietnam during the United States
military action there, and designated as SGS 2-32 (X-26a) and QT-2 (later
QT-2PC).
3 of the X-26a's were destroyed in accidents, the remaining X-26a is housed at the Army Aviation Museum, Fort Rucker, Alabama. Apparently no intact X-26b's survive.
