X-20 (DYNA-SOAR) LANDING GEAR DEVELOPMENT AND QUALIFICATION PROGRAM,

Abstract

A description of the X-20 landing gear and performance requirements are presented. The yielding metal energy absorption system and the all skid concept is discussed. A summary is presented of the 'energy strap' and skid development programs. The qualification program, which had not been initiated at the time of program termination, is discussed, and conclusions and recommendations are presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0603703

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  • H. W. Howard

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Air Force
  • Contracts
  • Landing Gear
  • Qualifications

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