Extract from T.O. 1F-104A-1-2 Revised: NF-104 Zoom Profile
Abstract
These documents are historical documents for the NF-104A. This is a section extracted from the documents. ZOOM MISSION - The following procedures should be followed during a typical zoom mission: TAKEOFF Warning! Due to heavy gross weight all takeoffs in fully serviced AST should be made with maximum thrust. Due to tire limitations, downwind takeoffs are not recommended. Caution! Nosewheel shimmy is serious due to heavy nosewheel loading, Take appropriate action depending on speed and runway available if encountered on takeoff roll. Normal takeoff is accomplished as shown in Figure 2-4 of T.O. 1F-104A-1, using maximum thrust (full afterburner) except for the following: At 90 KIAS move control stick aft to relieve nose gear until nosewheel lift-off begins. Due to forward center of gravity nosewheel lift-off is initially slow. When nosewheel lift-off begins, partially release back stick and continue to fly airplane off the ground. At a takeoff gross weight of approximately 22,000 pounds (fully serviced) nosewheel lift-off will occur at approximately 185 KIAS with takeoff at about 210 KIAS. (See Appendix for takeoff data.) Any attempt to rotate rapidly at main gear lift-off will result in high angle of attack (indicated by stick shaker) and decreased performance and should be avoided. Move wing flap lever to UP at 260 KIAS or above. Raising flaps below 260 KIAS may result in stick shaker actuation. Continue acceleration at maximum thrust 400 KIAS, then retard throttle slowly to military power while monitoring nozzle position for proper operation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1168454
Entities
Organizations
- Air Force Test Center