Structural Investigation of the F-14 TARPS CD Pod

Abstract

This report presents the results of a structural evaluation of the Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod System (TARPS) completely digital (CD) pod for demonstration flights on the F-14 aircraft. Based upon evaluation presented in this report, it is recommended the TARPS CD pod be authorized for flight test to the current F-14 NATOPS limits when configured with a standard TARPS pod, including carrier suitability operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 07, 1999
Accession Number
ADA359550

Entities

People

  • Jack B. Pratt

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Aircrafts
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Assembly
  • Bulkheads
  • Demonstrations
  • Electronic Mail
  • Electronics
  • Junction Boxes
  • Military Research
  • Power Converters
  • Power Supplies
  • Standards
  • Structural Analysis
  • Tactical Aircraft
  • Test And Evaluation

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