T-38 Student Windshield Birdproofing Efforts Utilizing Metal and Composite Materials for Aft Arch Reinforcement,

Abstract

This paper provides a review of the T-38 arch reinforcement as it relates to the T-38 Birdproofing Program. Due to the increase in low level training missions in the T-38 aircraft, there exists a need for an improved transparency system capable of withstanding a four (4) pound bird impact at 400 knots. The existing student windshield frame is made of cast magnesium alloy (AS9LC-T6) and is neither strong enough nor stiff enough to support a windshield or canopy during the bird resistant transparency system for the T-38. As a result, three methods of reinforcing the frame are under consideration: (1) a three piece metal casting, (2) a continuous composite, (3) a continuous machined or stretched formed high strength metal reinforcement.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADP003189

Entities

People

  • J. M. Schlueter

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Alloys
  • Casting (Fabrication)
  • Castings
  • Composite Materials
  • Magnesium
  • Magnesium Alloys
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Metal Casting
  • Metals
  • Students
  • Training
  • Transparencies
  • Windshields

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Systems Analysis and Design