Flexible Wing, a Nonstop, Multiple Address, Aerial Delivery System

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Kurz, Burton E., author.

Conference Name:

SAE World Congress & Exhibition (1964-01-01 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1964

Summary:

The development and test program of an inflatable flexible-wing precision delivery glider logistic support system is presented. System description, fabrication, operation and test data, such as performance and operational envelope, are presented for a series of inflatable gliders.Unique characteristics of high-density packaging, inherent flight stability, high glide ratio, all-weather capability, automatic homing or remote guidance, establishes the glider as a logistic support system with a nonstop multiple address offset cargo delivery capability. Simulated operational missions which were conducted in Southeast Asia with inflatable flexible-wing gliders are discussed

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Publisher Number:

640338

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