Catapult Fatigue Test of the Model C-2A Airplane

Abstract

A laboratory fatigue test was performed on a C-2A airframe to determine whether the airframe could sustain the effects of 3000 catapult launches. A total of 6000 catapult launch cycles were applied to the airframe with no structural failures. With a test scatter factor of 2, the 6000 test cycles are equivalent to 3000 service catapult launches.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1973
Accession Number
AD0775615

Entities

People

  • Edward F. Kautz

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Drop Tests
  • Fatigue Life
  • Fatigue Tests (Mechanics)
  • Fuselages
  • Landing Gear
  • Military Aircraft
  • Nose Wheels
  • Noses
  • Test Methods
  • Transport Aircraft

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