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Review of the Carrier Approach Criteria for Carrier-Based Aircraft - Phase I: Final Report
Review of the Carrier Approach Criteria for CarrierBased Aircraft Phase I Final Report Author:Thomas Rudowsky, Marshall Hynes, Melvin Luter, Robert Niewoehner, Page Senn This is a NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIV PATUXENT RIVER MD report procured by the Pentagon and made available for public release. It has been reproduced in the best form available to the Pentagon. It is not spiral-bound, but rather assembled with Velobinding in a soft, white linen cover. The Storming Media report number is A860114. The ab... more »stract provided by the Pentagon follows: The approach speed criteria used in the design and development of carrier-based aircraft was investigated. This report provides a historical review, analysis of requirements, and an analysis of legacy aircraft relative to the approach speed criteria. The relevancy and adequacy of the carrier approach speed criteria are assessed. Recommendations for future investigations and assessment are presented.« less