JA-6A Circulation Control Wing Contractor Flight Demonstration.

Abstract

A circulation Control Wing (CCW) Flight Demonstrator was designed and built by Grumman Aerospace Corporation (GAC) using a modified A-6A airplane. The design was a joint effort by David Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Center (DTNSRDC) and GAC based on research originated by DTNSRDC. The airplane demonstrated significant STOL potential. COmpared to the basic A-6A airplane, takeoff and landing roll distances were improved by 36% and 43%, respectively. Maximum CL was increased by 80%. Some Handling Qualities problems are discussed. The CCW concept was shown to be a viable, simple, and powerful STOL tool for use in future designs. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 28, 1979
Accession Number
ADA074888

Entities

People

  • R. W. Boyd

Organizations

  • Naval Air Station Patuxent River

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airfoils
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Coanda Effect
  • Control Systems
  • Flow
  • High Lift Devices
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Regulators
  • Regulators
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Trailing Edges
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers