Advanced Metallic Structures: Air Superiority Fighter Wing Design for Improved Cost, Weight and Integrity. Volume 1. Program Overview

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Abstract:

This report describes the preliminary design and analysis for an advanced air superiority fighter stores loaded, wet wing structure. The wing box of the F-111F airplane designed by the Convair Aerospace Division of General Dynamics was used as the baseline vehicle. A unique design methodology was followed to arrive at three configurations which offer an optimum balance between structural efficiency and technological advancement. This methodology consists of compiling element concepts integrating them into cross-section drawings optimizing them in analytical assemblies and finally preparing full wing box designs. Each step was followed with a detailed evaluation and ranking step which utilized a formal merit rating system. This system permitted the evaluation of numerous concepts and insured that each technical discipline participated in the design selection.

Author(s):
Davis, D. F.
Author Organization(s):
GENERAL DYNAMICS FORT WORTH TX CONVAIR AEROSPACE DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 15 Jun 1972-15 Jun 1973
Supplementary Note:
See also Volume 2, AD0781807. DOI: 10.21236/AD0781806
Pagination:
0406

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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):
AFFDL-TR-73-50-VOL-1
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F33615-72-C-2149
Project Number(s):
486U
Monitor Series:
TR-73-50-VOL-1, AFFDL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_3.1.4_Maneuver to Secure; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.5.2_Task
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*AIRFRAMES, *JET FIGHTERS, *BASE LINES, STRUCTURAL MECHANICS, VALUE ENGINEERING, TITANIUM ALLOYS, AIRCRAFT PANELS, MANUFACTURING, WINGS, MATERIALS, ALUMINUM ALLOYS, QUALITY ASSURANCE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Attack and Fighter Aircraft
Keyword(s):
*DESIGN CRITERIA, F 111 AIRCRAFT, F 111F AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
1973 Jul 01