The Buffalo/Spey jet-STOL research aircraftThe program to design and build a Buffalo/Spey Augmentor-Wing research aircraft is presented. The development of an internally blown flap system for the generation of powered lift is discussed. Modification, development, and testing of the Rolls-Royce Spey engine are reported. The ground tests and first flights of the aircraft are described and the application of the internally blown flap concept for short takeoff military transport aircraft is proposed.
Document ID
19730018283
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Whittley, D. C. (De Havilland Aircraft Co. of Canada Ltd. Downsview Ontario, Canada)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: AGARD Mil. Appl. of V(STOL Aircraft, Vol. 1