An Experimental and Analytical Investigation of the Hovering and Forward Flight Characteristics of the Aerocrane Hybrid Heavy Lift Vehicle.

摘要

Results of an analytical and experimental investigation of an AEROCRANE hybrid heavy lift vehicle are discussed. The experimental program involved free-flight investigations of the trim and dynamic stability characteristics of the AEROCRANE in hovering and forward flight using a Froude-scaled model. The effects of a simple feedback system on the dynamic stability of the model and the ability of a remote pilot to control the model are discussed. Analytical predictions of the model characteristics showed very good agreement with the experimental data. (Author)