Accession Number:
ADA023844
Title:
Conceptual Designs for a Modular Remotely Piloted Vehicle.
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 2 Dec 74-26 Nov 75,
Corporate Author:
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL COLUMBUS OHIO MISSILE SYSTEMS DIV
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1976-01-01
Pagination or Media Count:
279.0
Abstract:
The application of the modular design approach to remotely piloted vehicles is described. It is shown, that by modular exchange of structural and equipment components, a basic vehicle can be configured to perform low level recce and strike, medium altitude EW, high altitude recce, and tactical air-to-air missions. Two basic vehicle configuration design concepts which differ primarily in engine installation arrangement nacelle versus internal are presented. The design approach, using the nacelle-mounted engine, is shown to be superior and to provide the best basis for a technology evaluator or demonstrator.
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Subject Categories:
- Pilotless Aircraft