A Review of the X-22A Variable Stability Aircraft and Research Facility

Abstract

The variable stability X-22A aircraft and associated research facilities represent a unique capability to perform V/STOL flying qualities research. The demonstrated fix-operating point capabilities of the aircraft's variable stability system are reviewed, and the recent extension of these capabilities for hover and transition is documented in detail. The report also contains summary descriptions of the ground simulator facility, the X-22A aircraft systems, and data processing and analysis procedures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0774142

Entities

People

  • J. V. Labacqz
  • Robert C. Radford
  • Rogers E. Smith

Organizations

  • Calspan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Control Sticks
  • Control Systems
  • Data Processing
  • Digital Data
  • Kalman Filters
  • Level Flight
  • Measurement
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Research Facilities
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Statistics
  • Variable Stability Aircraft

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design