Automatic flight control system (AFCS) for A-7A fighter-attack aircraft is production version of prototype system, developed over 3 yr by Lear Siegler Inc; paper presents developmental philosophy that led to selection of final configuration, completely dual, fixed-gain control-augmentation system, using series hydraulic servos and with attitude, altitude, heading-hold, and heading-select capabilities; results of U S Navy flight evaluation in F-8D aircraft showing capabilities of system in providing improved airplane-handling qualities.


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    Title :

    A-7A AFCS -- Flight-proved high-gain system


    Additional title:

    J Aircraft


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    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1966


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :




    AFCS Integration Requirements

    Chmaruk, B. H. / Lamb, T. R. | SAE Technical Papers | 1981