OV-1A MOHAWK FLIGHT LOADS INVESTIGATION PROGRAM

Abstract

A primary objective of this effort was to provide operational data for establishing future short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft design criteria. To accomplish this end, two OV-1A aircraft were selected that were participating in air-assault maneuvers. Approximately 200 hours of flight data were recorded within approximately 10 weeks. The parameters recorded were: airspeed, altitude, outside air temperature, and acceleration at the aircraft center of gravity. In addition, supplementary data were collected on the type of mission and gross weight of the aircraft. These data are presented as several frequency-of-occurrence forms, exceedance curves, and gust spectra.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0629632

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  • David Chestnutt

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  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Air Temperature
  • Aircraft Design
  • Aircrafts
  • Airspeed
  • Altitude
  • Army Aviation
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Design Criteria
  • Engineering
  • Gravity
  • Military Research
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Systems Analysis and Design