ANALYTIC STUDY OF AIRCRAFT AGILITY IN THE TURNAROUND MANEUVER

Abstract

Calculations of the minimum distance and time required for an aircraft to return to a point without changes in altitude are presented for the initial velocities of 50, 100, 150, and 200 knots. The aircraft was allowed to decelerate at various predetermined values while maintaining a constant normal load factor. When the minimum distance was determined, the time corresponding to minimum distance was examined to see if it was close to the minimum time computed. No allowance was made for pilot or aircraft response time, and the physical limitations of the aircraft were not explored.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0622404

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  • Clifton G. Wrestler Jr.

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  • Aircraft Equipment
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  • Army Aviation
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