THE PROBLEMS OF DESIGNING FOR THE TAKE-OFF AND LANDING OF HIGH-SPEED AIRCRAFT,

Abstract

A general discussion is presented of a number of well-known problems connected with the take-off and landing of high-speed aircraft. These include wing loading, power loading, the use of high-lift devices, size and movement of the control surfaces, the pilot's view, the effect of slush, the use of arresting gear, and protection against birds. The figure of 15% of the total design and development cost is stated to be attributable to the take-off and landing processes. Data are given to show the effect of variable sweep and of various types of arresting systems on take-off and landing characteristics. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0426374

Entities

People

  • A. N. Clifton

Organizations

  • AGARD

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Arresting Gear
  • Control Surfaces
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • High Lift
  • High Lift Devices
  • Mechanics
  • Physics
  • Surfaces

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering