Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Discussion of the design features of a 300-knot tilt-proprotor VTOL aircraft having proprotors 25 ft in diameter, an empty weight of 7390 pounds, a maximum VTOL gross weight of 12,400 pounds, and a design dive speed of 300 knots. Proprotor stability analysis covering aeroelastic stability characteristics and flight mode stability characteristics is included. An evaluation of the proprotor design is made on the basis of aerodynamic and aeroelastic model tests and full-scale performance tests. The test results and other obtained research data suggest the readiness of this aircraft design for construction and flight tests.
Keywords:
AIRCRAFT
Type:
AIAA PAPER 72-803
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Aircraft Design, Flight Test, and Operations Meeting; Aug 07, 1972 - Aug 09, 1972; Los Angeles, CA
Format:
text
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