RECOVERY SYSTEM - X7A-3 OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION,

Abstract

The X7A-3 vehicle has a parachute recovery system. This parachute system consists of two parachutes, a supersonic drag parachute, and a supersonic main canopy. Upon initiation of the recovery sequence, this parachute system allows the vehicle to descend at a safe velocity and the vehicle lands on the nose recovery spike, remains in a vertical position, and is capable of being reflown.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 06, 1957
Accession Number
AD0802348

Entities

People

  • R. C. Sluis
  • R. Kravetz

Organizations

  • Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Drag
  • Parachutes
  • Physical Properties
  • Recovery
  • Sequences
  • Supersonic Drag

Readers

  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics