The design and technical issues affecting supersonic STOL development as an airbase attack fighter are discussed. An Air Force study has indicated that, from a weight and cost standpoint, the preferred directions will include two-dimensional nozzles with vectoring and thrust reversing capability. Take-off and landing requirements would determine other design features, and the use of a jump strut to enable landing maneuvers to be made at pitch angles which would normally drag the tail is detailed. The addition of a tip-mounted reaction control system is foreseen as necessary for roll control at the low aerodynamic speeds of STOL landing. A severe 700 ft landing distance design is outlined, and includes a lifting engine with bleed-air features to feed the reaction control system.


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    Title :

    STOL capability impact on advanced tactical aircraft design


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    V/STOL Conference ; 1981 ; Palo Alto, CA


    Publication date :

    1981-12-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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