EVALUATION OF THE BAK-11/F AIRCRAFT ARRESTING BARRIER ENGAGING DEVICE.
Abstract
A total of 38 aircraft engagements of the T-33, F-100, F-101, and B-47 aircraft were made during the test program. A timing integration slope ratio of 1.75 in the EMERGENCY mode and 2.25 in the OPERATIONAL mode was determined the most adequate to allow a successful aircraft engagement. A LEAD ADJUST setting of 6.0 was found to be the most adequate for EMERGENCY mode engagements of the aircraft main landing gear struts. A LEAD ADJUST setting of 6.0 was found adequate for OPERATIONAL mode engagements of stub hooks located 9 feet or more aft of the main landing gear. For hooks located closer than 9 feet, a LEAD ADJUST setting of 10.0 was adequate. A spring pretension force of 1,800 pounds was required to control the runway pendant rise height to approximately five feet.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0825502
Entities
People
- Raymond E. Ramirez
Organizations
- Air Force Test Center