The possibility of modifying an existing fighter aircraft to give it V/STOL capability and of incorporating a V/STOL control system that could also be used in conventional flight to improve the aircraft's combat maneuverability is examined. The study indicates that the F-18 could be given a V/STOL capability using either the lift plus lift-cruise or the vertical attitude take off and landing (VATOL) concept. The lift-cruise plus remote burner concept does not appear to be compatible with the F-18 airframe. The ADEN nozzle concept currently under development, with some modification, could be used on either the lift plus lift-cruise or the VATOL concepts to vector the cruise engine thrust and thereby augment the conventional controls for improved high angle of attack combat maneuverability. (Author)
Conceptual Study of Modifying an Existing Fighter for V/STOL Capability and Combat Maneuvering Enhancement
1980
59 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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