Title

Rapid Site Preparation For Turbojet VTOL Aircraft

Date

1964

Index Abstract

Not Available

Photo Quality

Complete

Report Number

APL TDR 64-125

Creator

Butler, J. E.

Thomas, G. F.

Corporate Author

Ling-Temco-Vought Inc Dallas Tex LTV Vought Aeronautics Div

Laboratory

Air Force Aero Propulsion Laboratory

Extent

108

Identifier

AD0613342

Access Rights

DDC

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(615)-1092

DoD Project

8174

DoD Task

817401

DTIC Record Exists

Yes

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Date Modified

Scanned 11/7/2016

Report Availability

Full text available

Abstract

A sprayable, rapid-curing, light-weight, low-cost material system for use as a remote landing and take-off site for turbojet VTOL aircraft was developed. The material system was composed of a chlorinated polyester resin system modified with temperature resistant additives and fiber glass reinforcement. The capabilities of the material system were demonstrated by testing in the direct exhaust of an afterburning J85-GE-5 turbojet engine in the Research and Technology Division jet test facility and by an operational field site used for repeated take-off and landings of an X-14A jet VTOL aircraft. The material system withstood temperatures up to 3000F for short time periods. It is believed that the basic VTOL landing site area exposed to the severe temperatures and velocities of a jet engine exhaust can be fabricated using a maximim of 2.5 lbs./ft2.

Distribution Conflict

No

Special Scanning Requirements

Foldout pages

Date Issued

1964-10

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Type

report

Format

1 online resource