XC-142A VTOL TRANSPORT PROGRAM

Abstract

The over-all XC-142A program was on schedule. Evaluation of the new configuration propellers (2FF) was accomplished on the No. 1 aircraft with good results. In addition to prop stress measurements in the hover and conventional flight modes, the aircraft accomplished a number of taxi tests over simulated bumps on the runway. The remainder of the period was devoted to readying the aircraft for delivery. The No. 2 aircraft progressed satisfactory through portions of repair work, leading to delivery. The No. 5 aircraft underwent clean configuration shakedown early in preparation for delivery. The No. 3 aircraft remained in a dormant status, pending a repair decision. The No. 4 aircraft returned to flight status. Flights were conducted primarily for extraction chute tow tests to determine extraction loads at various speeds.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0486998

Entities

Organizations

  • Vought

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Delivery
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Cancellation
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Elimination
  • Instrumentation
  • Propeller Blades
  • Propellers
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Spare Parts
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transport Aircraft

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