The objective was to evaluate the tilt-wing V/STOL's capabilities, characteristics, and problems; and to determine its readiness for Category 2 testing. Performance, stability and control, and systems operation data were obtained. The XC-142A design objective was to provide a full scale tilt-wing V/STOL transport aircraft with which the operational capabilities could be determined for V/STOL aircraft in general and tilt-wing V/STOL aircraft in particular. It was not intended to be a production model. As a concept evaluation vehicle it was generally satisfactory. The aircraft was safe and simple to fly. (Author)
Xc-142A V/STOL Transport Tri-Service Limited Category I Evaluation
1966
119 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aircraft , Aeronautics , Vertical takeoff aircraft , Short takeoff aircraft , Flight testing , Performance(Engineering) , Transport aircraft , Tilt wings , Stability , Flight control systems , Operation , Aviation safety , Turboprop engines , Systems engineering , Thrust , Hovering , Takeoff , Ground effect , Propeller hubs , Weight , Hatches , Airframes , Bearings , Servomechanisms , Landing gear , Fuel systems , Auxiliary power plants , Flight instruments , Gears , Oil tanks , C-142 aircraft , Sas (Stability augmentation system)
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