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The XV-15 tilt rotor research aircraftThe XV-15 tilt rotor has shown good handling qualities in all modes of flight; in the helicopter mode it allows precision hover and agility with low pilot workload. Vibration and noise levels are low; the conversion procedure is easy, with satisfactory acceleration or deceleration. The XV-15 handling demonstrated its potential for many civil and military applications.
Document ID
19810032184
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Dugan, D. C.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Erhart, R. G.
(Bell Helicopter Textron Fort Worth, Tex., United States)
Schroers, L. G.
(U.S. Army, Aeromechanics Laboratory, Moffett Field Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
81A16588
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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