The design features and general characteristics of the NASA/Army XV-15 tilt rotor research aircraft are described. This aircraft was conceived as a proof-of-concept vehicle and a V/STOL research tool for integrated wind tunnel, flight-simulation, and flight-test investigations. Discussions of special design provisions and safety considerations necessary to perform these missions are included in this report. In addition to predictions of aircraft and engine performance for the hover, helicopter, and airplane flight modes, analytical estimates of the structural and dynamic limitations of the XV-15 are provided.


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    Title :

    NASA/Army XV-15 tilt rotor research aircraft familiarization document


    Publication date :

    1975-01-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English