Survivability Considerations during Aircraft Conceptual Design.

Abstract

Survivability, capability, maintainability, and reliability will establish the effectiveness of a combat aircraft. Considerations for the 'ilities' must take place during the conceptual design phase. Retrofit of survivability enhancement has historically increased weight, drag, and cost, while decreasing capability and performance. Proper application of the six susceptibilty reduction concepts and the six vulnerability reduction concepts must take place before the design is established to maximize effectiveness and minimize penalties. In this thesis, the application of survivability enhancement techniques to the conceptual design is presented in general and also specifically applied to the design of a long range Strike Fighter aircraft. General guidelines for susceptibility and vulnerability reduction for any aircraft are also presented. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA168555

Entities

People

  • Robert J. Gilman

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aeronautical Engineering
  • Aeronautics
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Anti-Aircraft Weapons
  • Control Surfaces
  • Detection
  • Electronic Countermeasures
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • High Lift Devices
  • Military Aircraft
  • Reliability
  • Signature Reduction
  • Vulnerability

Readers

  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.