GETOL RESEARCH PROGRAM

Abstract

Results are presented for an experimental research program to determine the aerodynamic characteristics of a ground-effect take-off and landing (GETOL) aircraft and to ascertain the feasibility and potential of a GETOL aircraft system. The objective of the GETOL concept is to produce an aircraft that would eliminate conventional landing gear and provide a capability for take-off and landing over unprepared terrain. The program included static-room and wind-tunnel testing. The data and results from the tests provided the basis for the design analysis and layouts of the GETOL aircraft study contained in this report.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0421955

Entities

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Control Surfaces
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Base Pressure
  • Boundary Layer
  • Control Systems
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Ground Effect Machines
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Static Pressure
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

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