Accession Number:

AD0760567

Title:

Mechanical Strain Gage and VGH Data Collection Program on F-5A/B Aircraft at Williams AFB.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Oct 70-Oct 72,

Corporate Author:

TECHNOLOGY INC DAYTON OHIO

Personal Author(s):

• Strohn,James A.
• Tipps,Daniel O.
• Jackson,Curtis A.

Report Date:

1972-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

199.0

Abstract:

To collect a substantial amount of VGH and stress data from current F-5 tactical training missions in a timely and economical manner, a combination of mechanical strain gages and oscillograph recorders were selected for this program. The data results will be used by Northrop to update service life estimates for F-5AB series aircraft. Five F-5A and five F-5B aircraft at Williams AFB, Arizona, were each initially equipped with a 3-inch mechanical strain gage, and one aircraft in each group was further equipped with a VGH recording system and electrical strain gages. Later in a reliability study each of these aircraft was also equipped with a 6-inch mechanical strain gage. Modified author abstract

Descriptors:

• *JET FIGHTERS
• STRESSES
• RECORDING SYSTEMS
• STRAIN GAGES
• AERODYNAMIC LOADING
• ACCELEROMETERS
• MISSION PROFILES
• STATISTICAL DATA
• LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE)

Subject Categories:

• Attack and Fighter Aircraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE