Aeromechanical Analysis of a Tow Target System Installed on the A-4 Airplane

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Abstract:

The tow target system installation, analyzed in this report is intended for towing large towed targets for air-to-air and surface-to-air weapon training firing exercises. The system will also provide for the towing of smaller towed targets at towline lengths exceeding 6 miles. The analysis indicates that the installation is adequate, structurally, for target towing missions which are within the capability of the A-4 airplane. Flight test of the system is recommended to determine suitability for service use.

Author(s):
Carroll, D. W.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTER PA AIR VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY DEPT
Descriptive Note:
Phase rept.
Pagination:
0168

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
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Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NADC-74150-30, GIDEP-E051-1437
Project Number(s):
A535-5351/001-4/453-500-0001
Monitor Series:
E051-1437, 347.40.00.00-NC-09, NADC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ATTACK BOMBERS, *TOWED TARGETS, *TOWING AIRCRAFT, INSTALLATION, REELS, TOWING, TOWING CABLES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Bombers, Attack and Fighter Aircraft
Keyword(s):
A 4 AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
1974 Sep 04