ENGINEERING FLIGHT RESEARCH EVALUATION OF THE XV-5A LIFT-FAN AIRCRAFT. PART 2 - PERFORMANCE

Abstract

An engineering flight research evaluation of the XV-5A aircraft was conducted to obtain performance criteria applicable to future Army developmental aircraft using the lift-fan concept. The testing consisted of 18.1 productive flight hours and was conducted from 22 July through 15 November 1965. The performance capability was sufficient to allow an evaluation of the over-all concept/installation. The hovering power required was less than that necessary at conversion. With the proper flight profile, however, a conversion could be accomplished at any gross weight for which a vertical takeoff was possible.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0821123

Entities

People

  • Kenneth R. Ferrell
  • William L. Welter

Organizations

  • Edwards Air Force Base

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Data Acquisition
  • Engineering
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Landing Gear
  • Performance Tests
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

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  • Aerospace Engineering