Identifiers:
*Runways, *Ramps, Naval aircraft, Training aircraft, Jet fighters,
Attack aircraft, WUWRDC24010701.Abstract:
The use of inclined ramps to launch aircraft from short runways
isproposed as a possible solution to the runway denial problem in
Europe.Past efforts to launch aircraft in this manner, including a
verysuccessful program conducted by the US Navy to launch the T-2C,
F-14,and F-18 aircraft, are reviewed. An analytical study was
conducted forthe launch of the F-16, F-15, A-10, A-7D and F-4E from
inclined ramps.The takeoff ground roll, stabilizer trim setting,
landing gear loadsand flight trajectory are reported. The F-15 was
selected as acandidate aircraft for a USAF flight test program to
be patterned afterthe Navy program and additional studies were
performed. Perturbationsin center of gravity, thrust, and ramp exit
angle were investigated. Aramp contour was designed for launch of
the F-15, F-16, A-7D and A-10which minimized the length and height
of the ramp while maintaining thelanding gear loads below 90
percent of their design limit.
Distribution Limitation(s):
01 - APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Source Code:
420153
Document Location:
DTIC AND NTIS
Geopolitical Code:
3907
SBI Holding Symbol:
BRL NWC TYN ATLF TAV TRAL
is it possible?? maybe we our RSAF should consider it... if they
havent already done so...
