Powered-lift takeoff performance characteristics determined from flight test of the Quiet Short-haul Research Aircraft /QSRA/A powered-lift, reduced thrust takeoff performance program utilizing quiet short-haul research aircraft has been conducted. It has been shown that the powered-lift upper surface blowing concept greatly enhances aircraft takeoff performance. The improvements include: (1) takeoff field lengths may be shortened by approximately 30%; (2) Air Force critical field lengths may be shortened by approximately 60%; (3) powered lift upper surface blowing aircraft have better handling and performance characteristics than comparable conventional aircraft; and (4) the low speeds associated with powered-lift takeoff enhance safety margins.
Document ID
19820030317
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Riddle, D. W. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Innis, R. C. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Martin, J. L. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Cochrane, J. A. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)