THE VERTODYNE VTOL AIRCRAFT STUDY SEMI-SPAN MODEL TESTS IN HOVERING AND FORWARD FLIGHT

Abstract

The Vertodyne fan-in-wing concept has been studied in a series of static and forward speed tests. A semi-span model was tested incorporating instrumentation for measuring fan thrust, torque and wing surface pressures. Forces and moments on the model were measured at the model support. Tests were performed at the University of Detroit using the available laboratory and wing tunnel facilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 30, 1960
Accession Number
AD0234751

Entities

People

  • E. Brogan
  • G. Casey

Organizations

  • Boeing Rotorcraft Systems

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aircrafts
  • Contracts
  • Ducted Fans
  • Fan Blades
  • Fans
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Ground Effect
  • Instrumentation
  • Measurement
  • Model Tests
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Research Facilities
  • Shrouded Propellers
  • Test Facilities
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology