A conceptual design of a CTOL SETOLS CAS aircraft has been developed. The significant design feature is the use of a Surface Effect Takeoff and Landing System (SETOLS) in lieu of a normal landing gear. The SETOLS is an integral part of the point design, thereby achieving full design compatibility. This feature provides takeoff and landing capability, on the inflated rubber fabric type trunk installed on the bottom of the fuselage, from any unobstructed area such as water, grass, soil, etc. Effective operation is thereby achieved with a Conventional Takeoff and Landing (CTOL) aircraft design in the Close Air Support (CAS) mission from forward bases where time prevents construction and repair of long, hard surface runways. Advanced state-of-the-art design, appropriate for 1995 IOC, has been incorporated. One advanced technology Pratt & Whitney STF 529 turbofan is used for propulsion and trunk pressurization. (Author)
Conceptual Point Design Study of a New CTOL SETOLS CAS Aircraft for 1995 IOC
1979
219 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aircraft , Surface effect vehicles , Takeoff , Aircraft landings , Tactical aircraft , Naval planning , State of the art , Tactical air support , Close support , Forward areas , Forecasting , Engineering drawings , Experimental design , Mission profiles , CTOL(Conventional Takeoff and Landing) , CAS(Close Air Support) , SETOLS(Surface Effect Takeoff and Landing Systems)
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