The application of the modular design approach to remotely piloted vehicles is described. It is shown, that by modular exchange of structural and equipment components, a basic vehicle can be configured to perform low level recce and strike, medium altitude EW, high altitude recce, and tactical air-to-air missions. Two basic vehicle configuration design concepts which differ primarily in engine installation arrangement (nacelle versus internal) are presented. The design approach, using the nacelle-mounted engine, is shown to be superior and to provide the best basis for a technology evaluator or demonstrator.


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    Title :

    Conceptual Designs for a Modular Remotely Piloted Vehicle


    Contributors:
    F. L. Goebel (author) / K. O. Smith (author) / F. W. Hessman (author)

    Publication date :

    1976


    Size :

    279 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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