Static and Drop Tests of a Quarter Scale Model of the CC-115 Aircraft Equipped with an Air Cushion Landing System

Abstract

Static load deflection tests and vertical drop tests were performed on a quarter scale model of a Canadian CC-115 (Buffalo) aircraft equipped with an Air Cushion Landing System (ACLS). The model weighed 610 lbs and the ACLS air supply was furnished by two electric fans. The static load deflection tests showed that the model weight could be increased from 610 lbs to 1310 lbs before the fans stalled. The model deflection one inch when 560 lbs were added to it during hover over a solid surface. The portion of the weight supported by the trunk (instead of the cushion) increased from 3% at 610 lbs to 24% at 1310 lbs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0743829

Entities

People

  • David J. Pool
  • John C. Vaughn Iii
  • Shade Campbell

Organizations

  • Flight Dynamics Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Supplies
  • Aircrafts
  • Angular Acceleration
  • Cells
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Drop Tests
  • Energy
  • Flow
  • Ground Effect
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Scale Models
  • Static Loads
  • Test Equipment
  • Vehicle Equipment
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Electrical Engineering