During past 2 1/2 yr Ling-Temco-Vought Inc, Dallas, Texhas been engaged in development of four-engine tilt-wing VTOL cargo assault transport; flight testing of aircraft confirmed general concept as being aerodynamically sound early in development stages of program; however, other aspects required considerable engineering investigation; combined hover control and conventional flight control and interconnecting propellers through system of shafts and gear boxes presented challenges; some of design considerations encountered during development of XC-142A are discussed.


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    Title :

    Some important design considerations on XC-142A triservice VSTOL


    Additional title:

    J Aircraft


    Contributors:
    Gaebe, H.M. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :