Meteor T.T.20WD.767 Handling and Performance Tests Towing a Dart Target

Abstract

Performance and handling tests were made on the Meteor T.T.20WD.767 aircraft towing a Mk.3 Dart target and showed that the aircraft could be considered suitable for service use in this role subject to the limitations and recommendations given in this report. The target launch and winch installation were assessed and operating techniques are described. Recommendations are made for improving certain items for service use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 18, 1963
Accession Number
AD0338806

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  • J. Gregory

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  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Emergencies
  • Fins
  • Flight
  • Fuselages
  • Government Procurement
  • Launching
  • Level Flight
  • National Security
  • Parachutes
  • Performance Tests
  • Radar Reflectors
  • Reflectors
  • Release
  • Towing Aircraft
  • United States

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