Optimum Performance Parameters for Ski-Jump Operations of USAF Fighter Aircraft,

Abstract

This paper discusses the equations of motion which govern the aerodynamic performance of USAF fighter aircraft immediately after ski-jump takeoffs. By a careful selection of coordinate systems and independent and dependent variables, we eliminate the need for repetitive time-history integration of the nonlinear, coupled equations. This allows a relatively simple, but exact solution of the problem. Detailed results are presented for the F-4, A-10, F-15 and F-16 for two cases -- a nominal baseline for constant pitch attitude, and a 'best possible' case which produces the lowest achievable takeoff speeds. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA148532

Entities

People

  • J. J. Olsen

Organizations

  • Wright Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Airspeed
  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Computer Programs
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Dynamics
  • Efficiency
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight
  • Flight Paths
  • Flight Speeds
  • Numerical Integration

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  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Software Engineering
  • Structural Dynamics.