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.
Variable sweep aircraft
Astronautics Aerospace Eng
Astronautics and Aerospace Engineering ; 1 , n 5
1963
8 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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