PERFORMANCE TESTS OF THE CV-2B AIRPLANE

Abstract

Engineering flight tests were conducted to evaluate the performance and flying qualities of the CV-2B airplane, with special emphasis on takeoff and landing performance in the short takeoff and landing (STOL) configuration. Tests were conducted at test sites in Bakersfield, Edwards, Bishop, Eldorado County Airport, and Coyote Flats, California. The program consisted of 120 hours of flight testing and was accomplished during the period 25 August 1963 through 20 January 1964. The test airplane (U.S. Army S/N 62-4175) was modified from a CV2 to a CV-2B by the incorporation of the following major changes: (a) STOL operation capabilities were increased from 26,000 to 28,500 pounds; and (b) Reverse pitch propellers were installed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0467490

Entities

People

  • Michael N. Antoniou
  • Rodger L. Finnestead

Organizations

  • Edwards Air Force Base

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  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airspeed Indicators
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Control Systems
  • Flight
  • Flight Speeds
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Landing Gear
  • Level Flight
  • Nose Wheels
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warning Systems

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