Operational utility survey:
supermaneuverability /
William L. Hamilton, Andrew M. Skow.

Description

Main Author

Hamilton, William L.

Related Names

Skow, Andrew M., author.
Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratories
Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory (U.S.)
Eidetics Incorporated

Language(s)

English

Published

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio : Flight Dynamics Laboratory, Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratories, Air Force Systems Command, United States Air Force, 1984.

Subjects

Stalling (Aerodynamics)
Angle of attack (Aerodynamics)
Jet planes > Jet planes / Performance.

Summary

This report describes the results of a survey of USAF, USN and USMC fighter pilots which was conducted by Eidetics International in support of a technology initiative being developed by the Flight Control Division of the USAF Flight Dynamics Laboratory called "Supermaneuverability." Supermaneuverability is defined for the this report as the ability to perform controlled maneuvers at angles of attack from 50° to 70°; i.e., Post Stall Trajectory (PST), and the ability control lift, drag and side-force independent of aircraft attitude, i.e., Direct Force Mode (DFM). For more general application, the FDL is defining supermaneuverability as flight envelope expansion with the intent of increased operational capability.

Note

"Final Report for Period April 1984 - September 1984."
"September 1984."

Physical Description

ix, 76 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

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