Alternate T-38 Transparency Development. Part II. Baseline Birdstrike Testing.

Abstract

T-38 missions at speeds above the existing crew enclosure damage threshold will result in flight safety risk to aircraft. This report documents the results of a full-scale flight hardware test program to establish the bird impact resistance of existing T-38 forward transparencies. The failure threshold for the forward windshield and forward canopy for a four-pound birdstrike at six impact locations was established. Test results are reported and discussed in detail. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA103262

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  • Blaine S. West

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  • University of Dayton

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