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Lockheed SFV-1 Salmon

The Lockheed XFV-1 is a "tailsitter" aircraft. It points straight up, which permits the entire thrust of its propulsion system to be converted directly into vertical lift. However, this feature also makes it difficult to land since the pilot needs to ease down onto the ground.

Credits - Lockheed-Martin