Forward Canopy Feasibility and Thru-the-Canopy (TTC) Ejection System Study

Abstract

This study presents the development and production of a half scale forward canopy to integrate bird strike protection fo the T-38 aircraft. Actual half scale T-38 forward canopy fabrication process and production procedures are included. Forward canopy cross sections that should provide the desired bird strike protection level as recommended by the Univ of Dayton Research Institute and PPG Industries, Inc. are included. A detailed final report on the T-38 Clear Path Egress (CPE) System which includes technology assessment and concept review of six systems is also included. Integration of the forward canopy, the T-38 airframe, and thru-the-canopy (TTC) escape capability systems have been mechanically and economically considered. Keywords: Aircraft canopies fabrication; Jet training aircraft; Bird strikes protection; Polycarbonate laminates; Shielded mild detonating cord; Linear shaped charges; Pin pull system; Sill cutting system; Escape systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA220360

Entities

People

  • James W. Myers

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Bird Strikes
  • Cockpits
  • Ejection Seats
  • Energy Transfer
  • Escape Systems
  • Explosives
  • Fabrication
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Flight Crews
  • Ignition
  • Materials Processing
  • Munitions
  • Production
  • Technology Assessment
  • Test And Evaluation

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