Problems of controlling unmanned flights of the reusable spaceship Buran and landing it in a gliding mode, without the use of engine thrust are discussed. Particular attention is devoted to the use of an operating mock-up of the Buran in rehearsing landings and training pilots. As compared with the Buran itself, this mock-up possesses features which ensure flight similar to that of a conventional airplane. The mock-up has four jet airplane engines which enable it to take off and climb to an altitude of 5 to 6 kilometers. It is equipped with a landing-gear retraction system and ejectable seats for two test-pilots. The mock-up is identical to the Buran in most other respects. The control systems of the two craft are similar, which enabled the mock-up to make 16 landings in the automatic mode.
Landing Tests for Buran Shuttle with Jet Engine-Equipped Mock-Up
1989
1 pages
Report
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Englisch
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