Research background in area of wing variable sweep concept extending back to X-5 aircraft and development of supersonic variable sweep aircraft -- F-111 or TFX (Tactical Fighter-Experimental); basic aerodynamic considerations with respect to lift/drag ratio; configuration requirements for various missions; future applications of variable wing sweep; results of F-111 development program and current supersonic transport studies should add impetus to applications of concept.


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    Title :

    Variable sweep aircraft


    Additional title:

    Astronautics Aerospace Eng


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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