Title

Design, Fabrication, and Ground Testing of the F-4 Beryllium Rudder

Date

1967

Index Abstract

Coming Soon

Photo Quality

Complete

Report Number

AFFDL TR 67-68

Creator

Finn, J. M.

Koch, L. C.

Muehlberger, D. E

Corporate Author

McDonnell Company

Laboratory

Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory

Extent

285

Identifier

AD0816139

Access Rights

Export Control

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(615)-2974

DoD Project

1368

DoD Task

136808

DTIC Record Exists

No

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

AFAL LTR

Special Scanning Requirements

Fold Out Pages

Abstract

The beryllium rudder of McDonnell F-4 aircraft was designed, analyzed,fabricated, and successfully ground tested to the same loading conditions and criteria that apply to the production of aluminum rudder. An extensive element test program was conducted to obtain material properties and design data not previously available, and formulate design criteria for beryllium structures. The beryllium rudder weighs 37.59 lbs. as compared to 63.03 lbs. for the production aluminum rudder. The honeycomb trailing edge assembly for the beryllium rudder was bonded with FM-61 adhesive, phenolic/epoxy film.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1967-04

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Type

report

Format

1 online resource