German V/STOL Fighter Program: A Quest for Survivability in a Theater Nuclear Environment

This case study examines the German V/STOL fighter and strike aircraft development efforts, the VJ 101 and the VAK 191 programs. The VJ 101C and the VAK 191B design approaches are described and the results of their flight test efforts are summarized. Designers specializing in V/STOL aircraft design and flight testing will find the lessons of this case study relevant to future ASTOVL fighter and attack aircraft developments.