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A Study of Air Cushion Landing Systems for Recovery of Unmanned Aircraft

Title: A Study of Air Cushion Landing Systems for Recovery of Unmanned Aircraft
Date: 1972
Index Abstract: Not Available
Photo Quality: Complete
Report Number: AFFDL TR 72-87
Corporate Author: Bell Aerospace Company
Laboratory: Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory
Extent: 138
Identifier: AD0758789
Access Rights: Approved for public release; distribution unlimited
Distribution Classification: 1
Contract: F33615-72C-1175
DoD Project: 1369
DTIC Record Exists: No
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence: None
Distribution Conflict: No
Abstract: This report presents results of a concept feasibility and formulation study of Air Cushion Landing Systems for recovery of unmanned aircraft (Remotely Piloted Vehicles). A modified Ryan Model 147G drone or special purpose aircraft was investigated for possible use in a low cost flight test demonstration of air cushion landing gear concepts on an existing unmanned aircraft. Recovery by horizontal landing on an air cushion landing system is compared with recovery with a mid-air recovery system (MARS).
Report Availability: Full text available
Date Issued: 1972-07
Provenance: Bombardier/Aero
Type: report
Format: 1 online resource
Creator: Ryken, John M.