Human Engineering Aspects of the Utilization of the Sparrow Guided Missile System in Fighter Aircraft,

Abstract

The report is an appraisal of the Sparrow Guided Missile System, AN/APQ 36, as its installation is planned in the F-3D and F-10F airplanes. The AN/APQ 36 was originally planned for installation in the F-3D, a two-place fighter carrying a pilot and a radar operator. It would also be desirable to use this guidance system in a high performance single-seater aircraft such as the F-10F. The problem posed then was whether the pilot can accomplish both pilot and radar operator duties adequately to make successful missions. This appraisal suggests that such one-man operation is feasible.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 13, 1950
Accession Number
AD0764334

Entities

People

  • Robert B. Sleight

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Engineering
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Guidance
  • Guided Missiles
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Interdisciplinary Science
  • Military Aircraft
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Science
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design