Advanced Manned Precision Strike System Additional Task AFSC Planning Study No. 799086. Task 1. Baseline AMPSS Configuration. Task 2. Parametric Studies
Abstract
A gross weight of 395,000 lbs. is necessary to meet the revised AMPSS requirements with an aluminum airframe. This configuration features a variable sweep wing, a design wing loading 175 lbs. per sq. ft., two weapons bays, four STF200C35.1 engines, with static take-off ratings of 22,900 lbs. each, located in duct nacelles off the lower fuselage to provide favorable interference in supersonic flight. Subsonic performance is much more difficult to achieve, and in fact, determines the gross weight of the vehicle. Using the optimum amount of titanium in the airframes reduces the airplane gross weight to approximately 360,000 lbs. for the basic mission. A reduction of the take-off distance from 6000 to 5000 yields a point design airplane gross weight in excess of 500,000 lbs. Increasing the take-off distance from 6000 to 7000 feet would reduce the point design airplane gross weight to approximately 340,000 lbs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0365474
Entities
Organizations
- General Dynamics