XV-5A LIFT FAN FLIGHT RESEARCH AIRCRAFT

Abstract

During the ninth quarter (November 16, 1963 to February 15, 1963) progress under the propulsion system program included: (1) seven technical program reports completed and transmitted to TRECOM with the remaining data necessary for low speed flight clearance nearing completion; (2) revision to maintenance manual completed; (3) propulsion system spare parts, quantities, price control, and authority for use established with TRECOM; (4) spare J85 engines, one lift fan, one pitch fan, plus engine and fan spare components packaged for shipment to Edwards; (5) provided propulsion system support during aircraft ground tests; and (6) preparation for full scale wind tunnel test was completed in terms of detail test plan, instrumentation, test fixtures, and data reduction program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0447839

Entities

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Ejection Seats
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Instrumentation
  • Lift Fans
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Recording Systems
  • Research Aircraft
  • Spare Parts
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Fixtures
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting