Download or read book Aerial Towed Targets written by United States. Department of the Air Force and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aerial Towed Targets Techniques and Procedures Nov 1 1958 written by and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aerial Towed Targets written by United States. Department of the Air Force and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Air Force AFM written by and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Long Drag written by Don Evans and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by Don Evans, who joined the RAF in 1942 and served as a Flight Mechanic working on Hurricanes and Defiants. Posted to Weston Zoyland in 1944 to service Martinet, Henley and Defiant target tugs, he was persuaded by the princely sum of ninepence a day flying pay to complete 90 hours as a target winch operator. He transferred to the Fleet Air Arm in 1945 until demobilisation in 1947, whereupon he began working at the A&AEE at Boscombe Down until his retirement in 1989. For 12 years he was supervisor of the Towed Target Development Section, where he was when awarded the British Empire Medal for the design of the Trident Target and the Rapid Target Exchanger. He is still involved with Boscombe Down where he looks after over 1,000 scale model aircraft. When compared to combat operations, target towing to most aviation enthusiasts is a non-event. Most of the time, however, air forces are at peace, but they need to prepare for war. In the absence of actual hostilities therefore, the only way for pilots, gunners and aircrew to learn how to fire their weaponry and hit their mark is with the aid of dummy targets. Consequently, providing the targets for the combatants to practice against is a vital, yet almost totally ignored role. In this concise yet fascinating history, possibly for the first time the ways and means by which the necessary aerial targetry and the associated equipment was provided for the British Services is described and explained in some 31,000 words, aided by photographs, technical details, diagrams and specifications. The human side of the target towing task, now almost a lost art, is not forgotten either, for as the author notes, 'the men who tow tails have tales to tell.'
Download or read book System Operational Concept for the Aerial Gunnery Target System written by TACTICAL AIR COMMAND LANGLEY AFB VA CONCEPTS DIV. and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document establishes an operational concept for the A/A 37U-33 Tow Target as the Aerial Gunnery Target System(AGTS). It will be used as a basic reference from which detailed resource requirements and implementing programs can be derived. The A/A 37U-33 will be employed as a towed aerial target, for use by tactical fighter aircrews in developing and maintaining air-to-air gunnery skills. This concept outlines employment of the AGTS. (Author).
Download or read book Aerodynamic Analysis of a General Purpose Tow Target New Configuration written by J. B. Smith and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents the aerodynamic characteristics of a proposed aerial tow target configured to meet the general purpose tow target requirements of the Navy Standard Tow Target System. The General Purpose Tow Target will serve as a target for missile and gunnery weapon firing exercises and will be capable of air launch and recovery.
Download or read book Flight Motion Predictions for the Jindivik Hayes TPT 5A Towed Aerial Target System written by D. Charlton and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Engineering Evaluation of Tdu 20 b Foam Target written by David K. CUNNINGHAM and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This evaluation of the TDU-20/B, foam target was conducted to determine its suitability for use as a tow target during aerial gunnery training. Missions were conducted to determine target compatibility with the F-105 aircraft and the A/A37U-15 tow subsystem, its aerodynamic characteristics, the effects of environmental conditions on the target, general handling and repair characteristics, and the effect of 20mm cannon fire. It was concluded that the TDU-20/B foam target can be satisfactorily used in normal towing operations during aerial gunnery training missions. The testing revealed that this target is stable under all conditions of flight tested and that it has good bullet marking characteristics. In addition the target presents a minimum of 1 sq m effective radar cross-sectional area, and radar lock-on distances are at least three times those required for aerial gunnery practice, visual acquisition ranges during this test were from 1 (1/2) to 2 (1/2) miles, depending on aspect angle. Recommendations are made for modifications to the target to improve it structurally and to facilitate maintenance. (Author).
Download or read book Targets Directory written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This directory is intended to serve as a quick-look reference of target information. Section 1 describes target command and control systems, while section 2 discusses specific aerial, land, seaborne, and tow targets. Appendixes contain government points of contact, and target contractors. Aerial targets discussed include full-scale, subscale, fixed wing, rotary wing, subsonic, and supersonic configurations. Land targets discussed include dune buggies, tanks, and trucks. Seaborne targets discussed include powered and nonpowered devices. Tow targets discussed include miniature aerial and seaborne targets. This information applies to the operation of targets and target control systems among participating test and evaluation facilities and ranges. Keywords: Guided missile targets; Surface targets; Armored personnel carriers; Remotely piloted vehicles; Remote control; Ranges facilities; Data links; Aerial targets; Land targets; Seaborne targets; Towed targets; Transponder sets; Target drones; Remotely controlled vehicles.
Download or read book Aerodynamic Analysis of a Profile Fighter Tow Target written by J. B. Smith and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents the aerodynamic characteristics of a proposed aerial tow target configured to meet the requirements of the Navy Standard Tow Target System for a large gunnery target. The Profile Fighter Tow Target will be both size and performance representative of potential enemy fighter airplanes. (Author).
Download or read book Flight Motion Predictions for the Jindivik Hayes TPT 5A Towed Aerial Target System written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The UK sourced CBAS computer model, with some enhancements implemented by the Aeronautical Research Laboratory, is being used to investigate the potential for Jindivik induced manoeuvres to provide transient response of the Hayes TPT-5A target to improve presentation realism for AAM exercises, both from a hardware and human operator point of view. This Memorandum examines the Jindivik performing a constant-altitude semi-circular banked turn, for different tow cable length/airspeed/angle-of-bank combinations and predicts target trajectories, accelerations, and tow cable tensions. However, as the model is unvalidated the results must be treated with caution.
Download or read book Special Study of Gunnery Practice Using Targets Towed by Manned Aircraft written by Larry D. Brugh and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Directorate was responsible for the study of gunnery practice using targets towed by manned aircraft. The primary objectives were: (1) To recommend changes to AR 385-63 which will allow gunnery practice on targets towed by manned aircraft; and (2) To update the surface danger zone for various ammunition when firing gun air defense systems at aerial and ground targets. The results of the study were based upon comments by numerous agencies and the experience of MTD personnel in conducting aerial firing tests of gun air defense systems. Included in the report are: (1) The recommended firing procedures for gunnery practice; (2) Updated surface danger zones; (3) A general discussion of firing interrupt switches for the Vulcans, M163 and M167; M42, twin, 40-mm; M45, quad, caliber .50; and (4) A discussion of the safety officer's location which will allow him to determine if a safe firing condition exists. It was recommended that: (1) AR 385-63 be changed immediately to reflect the updated surface danger zone information; (2) A program be initiated for development of standardized firing interrupt switches; (3) A firing interrupt switch be an integral part of any future gun air defense system; and (4) Gunnery practice on targets towed by manned aircraft not be allowed until firing interrupt switches are provided.
Download or read book Technical Manual written by United States. War Department and published by . This book was released on with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Advances in Guidance Navigation and Control written by Liang Yan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-12 with total page 5416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book features the latest theoretical results and techniques in the field of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) of vehicles and aircraft. It covers a range of topics, including, but not limited to, intelligent computing communication and control; new methods of navigation, estimation, and tracking; control of multiple moving objects; manned and autonomous unmanned systems; guidance, navigation, and control of miniature aircraft; and sensor systems for guidance, navigation, and control. Presenting recent advances in the form of illustrations, tables, and text, it also provides detailed information of a number of the studies, to offer readers insights for their own research. In addition, the book addresses fundamental concepts and studies in the development of GNC, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and researchers wanting to further their understanding of guidance, navigation, and control.
Download or read book Department of Defense Appropriations for 1987 Air Force procurement written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Department of Defense and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aviation Ordnanceman 3 2 written by United States. Bureau of Naval Personnel and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
