Aeromechanical Analysis of a Tow Target System Installed on the A-4 Airplane

Abstract

The tow target system installation, analyzed in this report is intended for towing large towed targets for air-to-air and surface-to-air weapon training firing exercises. The system will also provide for the towing of smaller towed targets at towline lengths exceeding 6 miles. The analysis indicates that the installation is adequate, structurally, for target towing missions which are within the capability of the A-4 airplane. Flight test of the system is recommended to determine suitability for service use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 04, 1974
Accession Number
AD0787059

Entities

People

  • D. W. Carroll

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Launched
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Bomb Racks
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Control Panels
  • Control Systems
  • Diameters
  • Engineering
  • Hooks
  • Launchers
  • Maneuvers
  • Security
  • Targets
  • Three Dimensional
  • Towed Targets

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.