STOL Tactical Aircraft Investigation. Volume 3. Performance Ground Rules and Methods. Book 1, Takeoff and Landing Ground Rules

Abstract

The takeoff and landing performance of tactical STOL transports is entirely dependent on rough field operational capability, ground rules, and specified criteria. A brief study was conducted to assess the impact of stall margins, rolling friction, braking friction, rotation rate, and climb gradient. The STOL handling qualities criteria that provide allowances for the relationship of takeoff and landing distances were briefly investigated. Recommended guidelines, takeoff and landing ground rules, and minimum flying speed are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0766942

Entities

People

  • C. A. Whitney
  • E. C. Laudeman
  • G. T. Draper
  • J. Hebert Jr.

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Tires
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Control Systems
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Friction
  • Landing Gear
  • Nose Wheels
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Tactical Aircraft
  • Thrust
  • Thrust Reversal
  • Transport Aircraft

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Business Analytics
  • Fluid Dynamics.