Accession Number:

AD0787639

Title:

Aerodynamic Analysis of a Profile Fighter Tow Target

Descriptive Note:

Phase rept.

Corporate Author:

NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTER PA CREW SYSTEMS DEPT

Personal Author(s):

• Smith, J. B.

Report Date:

1974-10-22

Pagination or Media Count:

16.0

Abstract:

This report presents the aerodynamic characteristics of a proposed aerial tow target configured to meet the requirements of the Navy Standard Tow Target System for a large gunnery target. The Profile Fighter Tow Target will be both size and performance representative of potential enemy fighter airplanes.

Descriptors:

• *AERIAL TARGETS
• *AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
• *TOWED TARGETS
• CONFIGURATIONS
• FLIGHT LOADS
• FLIGHT TESTING
• SUBSONIC FLIGHT
• TOWING CABLES

Subject Categories:

• Aircraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE