RETRACTING THE FULTON SKYHOOK YOKE ON ARMY TYPE CV2B (CARIBOU) AIRCRAFT

Abstract

The Army Type CV2B (Caribou) aircraft possesses an in-flight pickup capability when fitted with Fulton SKYHOOK equipment. A standard part of this equipment consists of a yoke, or V-shaped fork, rigidly mounted on the nose of the air craft. A study is presented on the feasibility of installing a retractable yoke in lieu of the fixed one. Design considerations were studied, and the results showed that such a yoke could be constructed. Of five possible designs, one showed considerable promise and is recommended as the most favorable.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0418370

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  • Robert E. Fulton Jr.

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  • Advanced Electronics
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  • Aircrafts
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