LOW PRESSURE TYPE EXPANDABLE AIRCRAFT TIRE CHARACTERISTICS.

Abstract

Type 3 (low pressure) expandable aircraft tires of the 9.50-16 and 23.00-20 sizes were investigated. These tires with their 30 to 50 percent outside diameter expansion capabilities were subjected to simulated landing taxi and taxi takeoff conditions. Results indicate that the load capacity and life of the expandable tires are equivalent to standard tires of the same size. Takeoff speeds on the order of 200 MPH were obtained on tires of both sizes.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0815460

Entities

People

  • Paul M. Wagner

Organizations

  • Flight Dynamics Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Tires
  • Aircrafts
  • Diameters
  • Standards
  • Tires
  • Vehicles

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