The results of a flight test program utilizing a flexible wing air cargo delivery vehicle are presented. The objective of the program was to prove the feasibility of this vehicle for the delivery of cargo in a logistic system. Discussed are performance characteristics and handling qualities of both the towed flexible wing and the tow helicopter.


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    Title :

    Flexible Wing Air Cargo Glider Delivery System


    Contributors:
    N. Sakamoto (author) / G. Cota (author)

    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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