The X-22A has four ducted propellers and four engines. The engines are connected to a common system of rotating shafts which distribute propulsive power to the four propellers. Changes in the direction of the thrust vector are accomplished by rotating the ducts, which are interconnected so that all rotate through the same angle. Thrust magnitude is determined by a collective pitch lever, very similar to a helicopter. There are four variable stability system (VSS) controllers: thrust, pitch, roll, and yaw, and three artificial feel servos for the evaluation pilot cockpit controls, each employing electrohydraulic servos. Longitudinal flying qualities for STOL landing approach, and lateral-directional flying qualities and control power requirements for STOL landing approach are discussed. Attention is given to the data acquisition and processing system.
V/STOL flying qualities research using the X-22A
1974-01-01
Miscellaneous
No indication
English
New look at V/STOL flying qualities
Engineering Index Backfile | 1961
|V/STOL Dynamics, Control, and Flying Qualities
NTRS | 2000
|V/STOL Dynamics, Control, and Flying Qualities
NTIS | 2000
|Aerodynamics and Flying Qualities of Jet V/STOL Airplanes
SAE Technical Papers | 1964
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