Vertically Launched
Aircraft that are launched vertically as a rocket but which use conventional aerodynamic controls during flight.
| Year | Country of origin | Name of Aircraft | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Germany | Bachem Ba 349 "Natter" | interceptor, breaks apart in flight for pilot to parachute to land |
| 1963 | United States | ASSET | unmanned atmospheric reentry test vehicle |
| 1966 | United States | X-23 PRIME | unmanned atmospheric reentry test vehicle |
| 1982 | Soviet Union | BOR-4 | unmanned atmospheric reentry test vehicle |
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