AIRCRAFT COMPATIBILITY TESTS WITH THE TC13 MOD 1 CATAPULT/MARK 4 MOD 2 BRIDLE ARRESTER.

Abstract

Report presents results of aircraft compatibility tests conducted with the shore-based TC13 Mod 1 catapult and Mark 4 Mod 2 bridle arrester. Instrumented A-1G, A-3A, A-3B, A-4B, A-4E, A-5A, RA-5C, A-6A, E-2A, F-4A, F-4B, F-8A, F-8D, and F-8E aircraft were utilized in the test program. Test data were obtained for use in the preparation of Aircraft Launching Bulletins for the USS AMERICA (CVA66) and to insure compatibility of all current launching accessories for C13 Mod 1 catapults and Mark 4 Mod 2 bridle-arrester systems. Evaluation of aircraft launching performance (end speeds, load levels, OFF-CENTER tracking, etc.) for nominal settings of significant catapult parameters was accomplished. Effect of maximum operational variations of the following catapult parameters was investigated: Hydraulic temperature, hydraulic pressure, cylinder elongation, tensioner force, and steam condition. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 11, 1965
Accession Number
AD0465100

Entities

People

  • L. M. Theriault

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Catapults
  • Elongation
  • Hydraulic Pressure
  • Launchers
  • Launching
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Uss America
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.