FEASIBILITY STUDY OF HELICOPTER RANGE EXTENSION USING FLOATING WING FUEL TANKS

摘要

This report presents the results of an engineering analysis of floating wing fuel tanks as a means of helicopter range extension. This research was performed by Vertol Aircraft Corporation during the period 1 May 1958 through 29 September 1958 under U.S. Army contract DA-44-177-TC-478. The purpose of the study is to investigate the feasibility of using a floating fuel wing to extend the present helicopter range 3 to 6 fold. Both single and tandem rotor helicopters of current operational types are considered.