Air Launch Characteristics of the MQM-74C Target Drone from DC-130A Airplane

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Abstract:

A six-degree-of-freedom simulation study was conducted to predict air launch separation characteristics of the MQM-74C aerial target drone from a DC- 130A. The effects of various launch aircraft flight conditions, flow field effects, autopilot control system malfunction, and loss of engine power on target separation characteristics were analyzed.

Author(s):
Lempert, Mark
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTERPA AIR VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY DEPT
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA004190
Pagination:
0125

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NADC-74079-30
Monitor Series:
NAVAIR
 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_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*EJECTION, *AIR LAUNCHED, *TARGET DRONES, DEGREES OF FREEDOM, FLOW FIELDS, AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS, LAUNCHING, DESCENT TRAJECTORIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aerodynamics, Pilotless Aircraft
Keyword(s):
C 130 aircraft, DC 130A aircraft, MQM 74 drones, MQM 74C drones, Six degrees of freedom
Report Date:
1975 Jan 09