FULTON AIR-TO-GROUND PICKUP SYSTEM FOR CARIBOU AIRCRAFT

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Abstract:

The report contains observations, recommendations, and conclusions regarding the joint engineer-user tests of the Fulton Air-To-Ground Pickup System. Also included are the historical background of the system, the principle of operation, and a description of the equipment employed. The test series was satisfactorily completed and justifies concluding the recovery system is safe, reliable, and ready for use with the Caribou aircraft to recover personnel and equipment from land and from water.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
FULTON (ROBERT) CO NEWTOWN CT
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0600500
Pagination:
0059

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TRECOM-TR-64-17
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DA-44-177-TC-804
Task Number(s):
1D141812XXX02
Monitor Series:
TR-64-17, TRECOM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AERIAL PICKUP SYSTEMS, *SHORT TAKEOFF AIRCRAFT, AIR SEA RESCUES, AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT, BALLOONS, FLIGHT TESTING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aircraft
Report Date:
1964 Feb 01