The objectives of this technology integration study for close air support aircraft are to perform configuration design and validation using, in part, man-in-the- loop simulation techniques. An advanced technology close air support aircraft configuration known as Lightweight Attack (LWA) Configuration 29 is evolved and justified. The selected configuration embodies powered lift in the form of vectored thrust with supercirculation (VT/ SC) and an advanced composite structure. Other advanced technologies which are integrated in LWA Configuration 29 are direct sideforce control (DSFC), variable camber, internal/conformal pallet for stores carriage, close-coupled canard, and modular digital avionics. Results of the study show that such an integrated advanced technology configuration provides significant improvement in total tactical fighter mission capability and in the ability to perform and survive in the ground attack environment. (Author-PL)
Technology Integration for Close Air Support Aircraft
1973
429 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aircraft , Attack aircraft , Man machine systems , Tactical air support , Aerodynamic configurations , Fighter aircraft , Integrated systems , Maneuverability , Composite materials , Jet flaps , Canard configuration , Thrust vector control systems , Lifting surfaces , Short takeoff aircraft , Aerodynamic characteristics , Mission profiles , Penetration aids , Avionics , Interdiction , External stores , Technology , Lightweight attack configuration 29
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