Test Report XB-70A Flight 1-14

Abstract

The fourteenth flight (1-14) of the XB-70, No. 62-001, aircraft was successfully completed on 1 July 1965. This same mission was aborted after lining up on the runway the previous day because of a problem with a landing gear wheel spider. Programmed tests were conducted and apparent improved performance resulted from a new climb schedule and from operating the inlet at higher recovery positions. After landing, two areas of honeycomb face sheet were found to be missing along with other face sheet separations. This flight was completed in accordance with the test plan. Improved performance was seen as a result of a new climb schedule and operating the duct at higher recovery positions. Maximum speed and altitude were Mach 2.85, 585 KIAS, 68,000 feet. Maximum indicated total temperature observe by the flight crew was 508 deg F.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD1169070

Entities

People

  • Guy M. Townsend
  • Ira L. Plummer
  • Joseph F. Cotton

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Altitude
  • Flight Crews
  • Landing Gear
  • Recovery
  • Spiders

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Software Engineering
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.