Accession Number:

AD0852035

Title:

Test and Evaluation of the BAK-13/F48A Aircraft Arresting System.

Descriptive Note:

Final technical rept. 26 Jul 67-5 Aug 68 on Phase 1,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST CENTER EDWARDS AFB CA

Personal Author(s):

• York, David A.

Report Date:

1969-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

170.0

Abstract:

Objectives of test program were to determine 1 arresting system performance and whether system could be installed in 100 manhours or less 2 projected service life of systems components when operating at high energy levels and 3 structural integrity and thermal capacity of system components to accommodate repeated high energy arrestments at three-minute intervals for a period of one hour. Successful on-center engagements were made at weights from 25,000 to 90,000 pounds and 80 to 174 knots 57,000 pounds. Aircraft used were F-100, F-101, RF-4C, F-4D, A-3A, and F-111A. Engagements were made 35 feet off-center up to 157 knots 57,000 pounds. Author

Descriptors:

• *RUNWAYS
• ARRESTING GEAR
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• INSTALLATION
• LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE)
• STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES
• WEIGHT
• JET FIGHTERS
• RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT
• ATTACK BOMBERS
• SUPERSONIC AIRCRAFT
• OPERATION
• SPARE PARTS
• MAINTENANCE

Subject Categories:

• Terminal Flight Facilities
• Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE