Goodyear Inflatoplane
The Goodyear Inflatoplane was an inflatable experimental aircraft made by the Goodyear Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, well known for the Goodyear blimp. Although it seemed an improbable project, the finished aircraft proved to be capable of meeting its design objectives, although orders were never forthcoming from the military. A total of 12 prototypes were built between 1956 and 1959, and testing continued until 1972, when the project was finally cancelled.
| Goodyear Inflatoplane | |
|---|---|
| Goodyear GA-447 Inflatoplane at the Akron, Ohio test area | |
| Role | Experimental aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Goodyear Aircraft Company |
| First flight | 13 February 1956 |
| Primary user | United States Army |
| Produced | 1955–1962 |
| Number built | 12 |
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