Characteristics of STOL aircraft are examined with reference to design features essential to short take-off and landing; choice of power plants and lifting systems and requirements for powered lift; augmentor-wing is described as example of integrated propulsion lifting system; phases of take-off transition, climb and landing maneuver illustrate importance of various parameters in design and operation; costs of military supply system are discussed using various modes of transport which include trucks, helicopters, STOL and conventional transport aircraft with results which suggest that system employing STOL aircraft in tactical theater has advantages in cost and effectiveness. (formerly Roy Aeronautical Soc -- J)
STOL-aircraft -- Perspective
Aeronautical J
Aeronautical Journal ; 72 , n 685 ; p 11-33
1968
23 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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