PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT MODEL 385 AIR REFUELING STORE

Abstract

Navy flight tests were conducted on the Beech Model 385 Air Refueling Store on the F-4 air craft. Stowed flight up to Mach 1.1 was achieved satisfactorily during ferry flight of the store to Patuxent. Three operational flights were accomplished at NATC with only partial s. Satisfactory extend/ retract function occurred at 250 kt, however, cable system malfunctions were encountered at 300 kt. Satisfactory engagements were achieved by an A-4 receiver, however, difficulties were encountered with the F-8. Fuel transfer was satisfactory with the F-8 but unsuccessful with the A-4.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0402692

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  • C. V. Lassmann

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  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Couplings
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Malfunctions
  • Military Engineering
  • Models
  • Prototypes
  • Refueling
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Stands

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.