Research and Development Needs of Vertical Attitude Takeoff and Landing (VATOL) Aircraft,

Abstract

Previous studies have shown the vertical attitude takeoff and landing (VATOL) concept to have the least penalty for achieving vertical takeoff and landing capability. In this study, features are examined that should be included in a research aircraft to explore, develop, and demonstrate the full opertional feasibility of the VATOL concept. Conceptual arrangements of two sizes of research aircraft designed around existing engines are presented, including the research and development needs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA121534

Entities

People

  • Richard E. Kuhn

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Control Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight
  • High Angles
  • Instrument Flight
  • Reaction Control Systems
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Research Aircraft
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Supersonic Aircraft
  • Vertical Takeoff Aircraft

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.