An analysis was made to show the relative effectiveness of streamline external fuel tanks, a fuel tank in the form of a wing mounted in a biplane position, and auxiliary wing panels attached at the wing tips to increase the span as temporary means for increasing the range of a fighter-type airplane. Figures and charts for the various devices considered show the results of calculations of range, duration of flight, and take-off distance for both land base and carrier operation. The results indicated that the wing tip extensions were the most promising of the devices considered.


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    Title :

    Emergency measures for increasing the range of fighter airplanes


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    Publication date :

    1976-02-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


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    No indication


    Language :

    English


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