This paper describes the results of a study to evaluate parametric variations to a single engine short-takeoff vertical-landing fighter/attack aircraft design. The variables considered involved thrust vectoring, thrust degradation, maximum lift, and other changes to determine the impact on short-takeoff performance, but subject to a vertical-landing capability. The results indicate that there are certain parameters that have a significant effect on short-field performance. Also, the optimal control strategies for transitions from a short-takeoff to forward flight and from forward flight to hover are determined. The results have applicability beyond the configuration evaluated.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    A parametric evaluation of supersonic STOVL


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1985-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    A Parametric Evaluation of Supersonic STOVL

    Rapp, David C. / Kidwell, George H. | SAE Technical Papers | 1985



    An evaluation of supersonic STOVL technology

    KIDWELL, JR., G. / LAMPKIN, B. | AIAA | 1983


    Supersonic STOVL research aircraft

    Wilson, S. B., III / Kidwell, G. H., Jr. / Turney, G. E. et al. | NTRS | 1982


    Supersonic STOVL Research Aircraft

    Rogers, Al / Turney, George E. / Kidwell, George H. et al. | SAE Technical Papers | 1982