The VZ-9AV Avrocar was an attempt to build a stealthy aircraft that could fly at high speeds.
The project was projected to cost $3.16 million in the 1950s, approximately $26 million today.
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In 2007, the aircraft was acquired by the National Museum of the United States Air Force and has since been restored.
Persons:
Avrocar, —, John Carver, Jack, Frost, Coanda
Organizations:
Service, Canadian Air Force, National Museum of, United States Air Force