Publication Date:
2011-08-18
Description:
The XV-15 tilt rotor has shown good handling qualities in all modes of flight; in the helicopter mode it allows precision hover and agility with low pilot workload. Vibration and noise levels are low; the conversion procedure is easy, with satisfactory acceleration or deceleration. The XV-15 handling demonstrated its potential for many civil and military applications.
Keywords:
AIRCRAFT DESIGN, TESTING AND PERFORMANCE
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