Definition of term STOL aircraft; some of inadequacies of typical SFA (short field aircraft) as compared to true STOL requirements are demonstrated; improved control and performance demanded by STOL criteria can be attained by using mechanical system to interconnect propellers; cross-shaft system, installed in Breguet 941 STOL, consists of 4 flexible shafts, mounted in leading edge of wing; several safeties provided in transmission and propeller systems to guard against various failure possibilities; other details.


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    Title :

    Contribution of interconnected propellers to STOL transport capability


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:
    Marks, M.D. (author) / Lischer, A.A. (author)

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1964 VTOL-STOL



    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :