Preliminary Airworthiness Evaluation of the RC-12H Airplane

Abstract

The objective of this PAE was to conduct a limited quantitative performance and handling qualities evaluation of the RC-12H to determine the effects of the sensor pod and antenna configuration on performance and handling qualities. The RC-12H (GUARDRAIL/COMMON SENSOR) is an RC-12D aircraft which has been modified to accommodate larger direction finder/electronic intelligence (DF/ELINT) pods on each wing tip and the communications high accuracy airborne location syste. The RC-12H manufactured by BAC, is a pressurized, all-weather transport with all-metal construction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA202957

Entities

People

  • Joseph C. Miess
  • Reginald C. Murrell
  • Robert M. Buckanin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Army Aviation
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Fuselages
  • Instrumentation
  • Level Flight
  • Performance Tests
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Trim Tabs

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems