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Preliminary performance estimates of a highly maneuverable remotely piloted vehicleA computerized synthesis program has been used to assess the effects of various vehicle and mission parameters on the performance of a highly maneuverable remotely piloted vehicle (RPV) for the air-to-air combat role. The configuration used in the study is a trapezoidal-wing and body concept, with forward-mounted stabilizing and control surfaces. The study mission consists of an outbound cruise, an acceleration phase, a series of subsonic and supersonic turns, and a return cruise. Performance is evaluated in terms of both the required vehicle weight to accomplish this mission and combat effectiveness as measured by turning and acceleration capability. The report describes the synthesis program, the mission, the vehicle, and the results of sensitivity and trade studies.
Document ID
19740010564
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Technical Note (TN)
Authors
Nelms, W. P., Jr. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Axelson, J. A. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1974
Subject Category
Aircraft
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TN-D-7551
A-5157
Accession Number
74N18677
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 791-94-04-01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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