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Pilot safety for the X-24A lifting body vehicleThe design and operational characteristics of the X-24A are described in detail. Primary emphasis is placed on the safety considerations incorporated in the design and flight test stages. It is pointed out that the inherently high drag of the lifting body configuration together with its relatively low lift/drag ratio, generated considerable concern with respect to the pilot's ability to perform safe landings from gliding flight. The resulting safety procedures taken at each stage of development are discussed.
Document ID
19720018319
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
John Cochrane
(Martin Marietta Corp. Baltimore, MD, United States)
Kenneth Graham
(Martin Marietta Corp. Baltimore, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 26, 1971
Publication Information
Publication: Proceedings of the NASA Government-Industry System Safety Conference
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issue Publication Date: May 26, 1971
Subject Category
Aircraft
Meeting Information
Meeting: Government-Industry System Safety Conference
Location: Greenbelt, MD
Country: US
Start Date: May 25, 1971
End Date: May 28, 1971
Sponsors: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Accession Number
72N25969
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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