X-20 (DYNA-SOAR) LANDING GEAR DEVELOPMENT AND QUALIFICATION PROGRAM,

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Abstract:

A description of the X-20 landing gear and performance requirements are presented. The yielding metal energy absorption system and the all skid concept is discussed. A summary is presented of the energy strap and skid development programs. The qualification program, which had not been initiated at the time of program termination, is discussed, and conclusions and recommendations are presented. Author

Author(s):
Howard, H. W.
Author Organization(s):
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING GROUP WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO
Supplementary Note:
Summary of work accomplished by The Boeing Co. under Contract AF33 657 7132, by the Air Force Missile Development Center, and by the Air Force Flight Test Center.
Annotation:
X-20 (DYNA-SOAR) landing gear development and qualification program.
Pagination:
0041

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SEG-TDR64 17
Monitor Series:
TDR64 17
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*AEROSPACEPLANES, LANDING GEAR, SKIS, METAL PLATES, NICKEL ALLOYS, WEAR RESISTANCE, LANDING IMPACT, ENERGY, ABSORPTION, TEST METHODS, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
Keyword(s):
X 20 SPACECRAFT
Report Date:
1964 Jun 01