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Accession Number:
AD0670984
Title:
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF BALLUTE-FLEXIBLE ROTOR CONCEPT FOR LOW- ALTITUDE CARGO AIRDROP
Corporate Author:
GOODYEAR AEROSPACE CORP AKRON OH
Report Date:
1966-08-01
Abstract:
Conceptual design for an airdrop system from a 500 ft. altitude for payloads from 2,000 to 35,000 lb using a spinning ballute for cargo extraction and initial rotor spin-up and an autorotating inflatable flexible rotor for terminal descent are reported. Ballute weights and rotor system size and weights are evaluated for systems with and without a flare maneuver to meet acceptable impact velocity conditions. Operational requirements and a preliminary estimate of reliability are presented. Design and free-flight testing of a 5-ft. diameter model inflatable rotor are described.
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pages:
0115
Distribution Statement:
Availability: Document partially illegible.
Contract Number:
DA-19-129-AMC-857(N)
File Size:
4.14MB
