MCAIR recently completed a conceptual design study to define modification approaches to, and derive planning prices for the conversion of a two place Harrier to a V/STOL control, display and guidance research aircraft. Control concepts such as rate damping, attitude stabilization, velocity command, and cockpit controllers are to be demonstrated. Display formats will also be investigated, and landing, navigation and guidance systems flight tested. The rear cockpit is modified such that it can be quickly adapted to faithfully simulate the controls, displays and handling qualities of a Type A or Type B V/STOL. The safety pilot always has take command capability. The modifications studied fall into two categories: basic modifications and optional modifications. Technical descriptions of the basic modifications and of the optional modifications are presented. The modification plan and schedule as well as the test plan and schedule are presented. The failure mode and effects analysis, aircraft performance, aircraft weight, and aircraft support are discussed.


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    Title :

    Conceptual Design Study of a Harrier V/STOL Research Aircraft


    Contributors:
    W. E. Bode (author) / R. L. Berger (author) / G. A. Elmore (author) / T. R. Lacey (author)

    Publication date :

    1978


    Size :

    293 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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