Revised Flight Test Program Evaluation of the Rocket Augmented NF-104A Aerospace Trainer
Abstract
These documents are historical documents for the NF-104A. The objectives to be gained through the FTF flight testing are as follows: 1. Compilation of safe operating procedures, including normal and emergency methods for operation of all systems peculiar to the NF-104A. 2. Determination of the safe flight regime to include: a. Directional stability parameter (CnB) vs Mach number (angle of attack or load factor as a parameter). b. Maximum safe angle of attack at the apogee. c. Aerodynamic and Reaction Control System (RCS) damping requirements throughout the flight envelope. d. Maximum safe re-entry angle of attack. 3. Determination of the optimum flight envelope parameters (entry load factor, climb angle, angle of attack, etc.) within safe limits. 4. Determination of operational data for flight planning purposes will be presented as shown in Appendix I, along with other standard presentations. Included are acceleration fuel and distances, altitude versus climb angle, zoom and landing fuel requirements, etc.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 03, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1168441
Entities
People
- Clayton L Peterson
- Clendon L. Hendrickson
Organizations
- Air Force Test Center