A drag reduction system extends from an underside of a VTOL aircraft forward of a four-point sling system. The four-point sling system carries an external load close to an underside of the airframe and oriented along the aircraft longitudinal axis. The drag reduction system includes a retractable shield mounted beneath the underside of the aircraft which reduces drag of the external sling load and reduces the airloads on the external load.


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    Title :

    VTOL AIRCRAFT EXTERNAL LOAD DRAG REDUCTION SYSTEM


    Additional title:

    SYSTEM ZUR VERRINGERUNG DES EXTERNEN LASTWIDERSTANDES BEI VTOL-FLUGZEUGEN
    SYSTEME DE REDUCTION DE LA TRAINEE D'UNE CHARGE SUR UN AERONEF A DECOLLAGE ET ATTERRISSAGE VERTICAL


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2016-01-13


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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