Beryllium Structures for Aircraft McDonnell Aircraft Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Barnett, F. E., author.

Conference Name:

National Aeronautic and Space Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting (1966-10-03 : Los Angeles, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1966

Summary:

The advantages of an F-4C beryllium rudder are presented (torsional stiffness increased 500%, weight reduced 46%). Its analysis, design, fabrication, and ground tests discussed, and a fail-safe flight test program defined. Other potential F4C beryllium structural components within the state-of-the-art are reviewed and potential weight savings estimated

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Publisher Number:

660666

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