PC-based simulation of the F-16/MATV

摘要

The Wright Laboratory (WL) F-16 simulation model has been re-hosted on a PC running a unique 6-DOF simulation environment. ^This model contains over 1000 2D aerodynamic data tables and a FCS modeled by thousands of lines of FORTRAN computer code. ^The FCS model can emulate several different configurations including a standard Block 40 F-16 and the F-16 Variable In-Flight Stability Aircraft (VISTA) with Multi-Axis Thrust Vectoring (MATV) in numerous modes. ^In addition to re-hosting the WL F-16 model, the high-angle-of-attack data base was extended to include nonlinear effects at moderate to high angles of attack. ^These additional data greatly improve the ability of the simulation model to predict the in-flight maneuvering characteristics of the F-16 with active MATV. ^(Author)