Test and Evaluation of the BAK-13/F48A Aircraft Arresting System.

Abstract

Objectives of test program were to determine: (1) arresting system performance and whether system could be installed in 100 manhours or less; (2) projected service life of systems components when operating at high energy levels; and (3) structural integrity and thermal capacity of system components to accommodate repeated high energy arrestments at three-minute intervals for a period of one hour. Successful on-center engagements were made at weights from 25,000 to 90,000 pounds and 80 to 174 knots (57,000 pounds). Aircraft used were F-100, F-101, RF-4C, F-4D, A-3A, and F-111A. Engagements were made 35 feet off-center up to 157 knots (57,000 pounds). (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0852035

Entities

People

  • David A. York

Organizations

  • Air Force Test Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Energy
  • Energy Levels
  • Heat Capacity
  • High Energy
  • Intervals
  • Structural Integrity
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation