NF-104A Aerospace Trainer Evaluation

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Abstract:

The NF-104A Aerospace Trainers were designed to provide students of the Aerospace Research Pilot School with experience in rocket engine operation, reaction control operation, and precise zoom climb profile flying. This report presents the results of the flight test evaluation which was conducted to determine whether the aircraft had acceptable flying qualities for this design mission. The results of the test program showed that successful utilization of these aircraft as Aerospace Trainers requires 1 strict observance of limitations imposed on the aircraft 2 intimate familiarization of flight characteristics of the aircraft, and mission profile and 3 meticulous maintenance of the aircraft and its systems.

Author(s):
Hendrickson, Clendon L. ; Smith, Robert W.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE TEST CENTER EDWARDS AFB United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,03 Oct 1963,23 Nov 1965
Supplementary Note:
01 Jan 0001, 01 Jan 0001, Cleared for public release by 412TW-PA-16242.
Pagination:
0090

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FTC-TR-65-37
Project Number(s):
9060
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_8.2_Shape
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
JET FIGHTERS, ROCKET AIRCRAFT, ACCELERATION, AIRCRAFT LANDINGS, AIRSPEED, ANGLE OF ATTACK, ATMOSPHERE ENTRY, AVIATION SAFETY, CARBURETOR AIR SCOOPS, CLIMBING, CONTROL JETS, CONTROLLABLE THRUST ROCKET ENGINES, DROGUE PARACHUTES, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), SPINNING(MOTION), STABILITY, TAKEOFF, THROTTLING, THRUST, TRAINING AIRCRAFT, TURBOJET ENGINES, TURBOJET INLETS, WEIGHTLESSNESS
Keyword(s):
F 104 AIRCRAFT, J 79 ENGINES, LR 121 ENGINES
Report Date:
1965 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2019 Sep 10