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Ditching Tests of a 1/18-Scale Model of the Lockheed Constellation Airplane with Speedpak AttachedResults of previous model ditching tests of the Lockheed Constellation airplane are reported. Further model tests have been made to determine the probable ditching characteristics and the proper ditching technique for the airplane with the Speedpak attached. This paper presents the results of these tests. Design information was furnished by the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. A three-vies drawing of the airplane with the Speedpak attached is shown. The tests were made in calm water at the Langley tank no.2 monorail.
Document ID
20050071552
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Other - NACA Research Memorandum
Authors
Fisher, Lloyd J. (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. Langley Aeronautical Lab. Langley Field, VA, United States)
Thompson, William C. (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. Langley Aeronautical Lab. Langley Field, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 22, 2013
Publication Date
August 9, 1949
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
NACA-RM-SL9H05a
Report Number: NACA-RM-SL9H05a
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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