Arsenal VG 70
| VG 70 | |
|---|---|
| The prototype of the Arsenal VG 70 under construction in 1947 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Research aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Arsenal de l'Aéronautique |
| Designer | Jean Galtier |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | 23 June 1948 |
| Retired | 1948 |
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The Arsenal VG 70 was a single-seat monoplane research aircraft flown in France shortly after World War II to assist in the development of high-speed jet fighters. Lacking an indigenous turbojet engine, the aircraft was fitted with a German Junkers Jumo 004. Unlike most jet-powered aircraft of the period, the swept wing was wooden as was the tail structure. The under-powered VG 70 made its maiden flight in 1948, but only flew five times before the program was terminated the following year.