A Study of Ship Based Inflight Refueling of V/STOL Aircraft.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of refueling V/STOL aircraft, including helicopters, by means of a ship-based refueling device which would circumvent the need for landing. Twp alternative high fuel flow rate systems are projected through exploratory designs. Feasibility is indicated through analyses of solutions required to support and stabilize the refueling device for engagement by V/STOL aircraft within the limits of available aircraft control power in a sea state 5 environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 07, 1981
Accession Number
ADA147695

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Air Springs
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Control Systems
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Cost Estimates
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Fuselages
  • Inflight
  • Maintenance
  • Refueling
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • Turbofan Engines

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.