AIRCRAFT LAUNCH ACCESSORY COMPATIBILITY WITH CE1 MOD 3 SHORT AIRFIELD FOR TACTICAL SUPPORT CATAPULT.

Abstract

This report presents the current status of a continuing evaluation of aircraft launch accessories necessary for launching A-4B/E, F-8A/C/D/E, F-4A/B, and A-6A aircraft with the CE1 Mod 3 SATS catapult. Launch accessories are considered to be bridles/pendants, nose-strut clamps, holdback assemblies, tension bars, etc. Data on main wheel/nosewheel clearances with various deck and launch dolly obstructions, service life of various components, and recommendations for remedial action on several functional deficiencies are noted. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 17, 1965
Accession Number
AD0474204

Entities

People

  • J. E. Cruz

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Assembly
  • Catapults
  • Clearances
  • Deficiencies
  • Landing Fields
  • Launchers
  • Launching
  • Nose Wheels
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Military Logistics and Supply Chain Management