Alternate Aquila Recovery System Demonstration Recovery System Flight Tests.

Abstract

DSI, Inc., was contracted to develop an alternate recovery system to the Lockheed AQUILA system-arresting hook and cable. A vertical net with disk brake and horizontal air bag was developed and successfully tested using the Sky Eye RPV as a test vehicle at weights up to 150 pounds. This report documents design selection and test data. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 19, 1977
Accession Number
ADA047429

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  • K. Phillips

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  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Anchors (Structural)
  • Brakes
  • California
  • Cameras
  • Control Systems
  • Disk Brakes
  • Geometry
  • Guy Wires
  • Landing Gear
  • Nose Wheels
  • Noses
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Test Vehicles
  • Vehicles
  • Wing Tips

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