| K-16B | |
|---|---|
| |
| The K-16B with wing at full tilt | |
| Role | Experimental tiltwing |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Kaman Aircraft |
| Primary user | United States Navy |
| Number built | 1 |
| Developed from | Grumman G-21 Goose |
The Kaman K-16B is an experimental vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft that was constructed by Kaman Aircraft for the United States Navy in 1959 to evaluate the tiltwing concept. Converted from a Grumman Goose amphibian, the K-16B underwent extensive wind tunnel and tethered testing, but was not flown before the project was terminated in 1962.