The AFTI/F-111 program is a full-scale-development flight test and evaluation of the mission-adaptive wing concept. This concept features variable-camber leading and trailing edge flaps that are automatically positioned to alter the wing airfoil geometry and provide best performance throughout the flight envelope. The flaps use flexible skins that are curved and positioned by internal mechanisms so that smooth airfoil contours are maintained for peak aerodynamic efficiency.
Mission-Adaptive Wing Flight Demonstration Program
Sae Technical Papers
Aerospace Congress and Exposition ; 1981
1981-10-01
Conference paper
English
Flaps , Flight tests , Aerodynamics , Wings
AFTI/F-111 Mission Adaptive Wing flight research program
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