TILT PROP-ROTOR COMPOSITE RESEARCH AIRCRAFT

Abstract

A preliminary design study for a composite research aircraft was conducted. The primary objectives were to define the optimum design and to prepare a program for the follow-on development of a VTOL rotary-wing composite research aircraft embodying the low disc loading and low-speed maneuverability of the helicopter and the high speed and lift/drag ratios of fixed-wing aircraft. The D266 Composite Research Aircraft design that resulted is based on the demonstrated and proved tilting-rotor concept. Design gross weight of the D266 is 23,000 pounds. Power is provided by two General Electric T64-GE-12 free-turbine engines. Design complexity is no greater than that of a twin- engine dual-rotor helicopter. All flight procedures are simple and straightforward and may be performed by one pilot. The cargo compartment, which exceeds the requirements, provides space for 24 troops.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0684317

Entities

People

  • Kenneth G. Wernicke

Organizations

  • Bell Flight

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Floors
  • Fuselages
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Landing Gear
  • Nose Wheels
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Spars
  • Stabilization Systems
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space