Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Technology Demonstrator

Abstract

The Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Technology Demonstrator program will demonstrate revolutionary improvements in (heavier than air) VTOL air vehicle capabilities and efficiencies through the development of subsystem and component technologies, aircraft configurations and system integration. The program will build and flight test a manned or unmanned 10,000 - 12,000 lb aircraft capable of sustained speeds in excess of 300 kt, demonstrate system level hover efficiency within 25% of the ideal, and a lift-to-drag ratio no less than ten. Additionally, the demonstrator will be designed to have a useful load of no less than 40% of the gross weight. A strong emphasis will be placed on the development of elegant, multi-functional subsystem technologies that demonstrate net improvements in aircraft efficiencies to enable new and vastly improved operational capabilities.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2015
Source ID
841fb78cd6e990f55e65118e9d242e7c

Tags

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy

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