Analysis of the A-4 Aircraft Structure.

Abstract

The report describes an analysis of the fuselage and wing structures surrounding the A-4 aircraft fuel system. Probabilities of projectiles striking various combinations of structural members after entering the skin of the A-4 aircraft at various angles have been computed and are presented graphically. Locations and some characteristics of the electrical system are documented as possible secondary ignition sources for fuel. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0888541

Entities

People

  • Andrew R. Werback

Organizations

  • Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Fuel Systems
  • Fuselages
  • Ignition
  • Mechanical Structure
  • Probability
  • Projectiles
  • Spars
  • Structural Components

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Business Analytics
  • Structural Dynamics.