Externally blown flaps, aerodynamic feasibility study of a STOL‐transporter

Abstract

TYPICAL STOL CHARACTERISTICS can be achieved for medium and heavy jet transport aircraft by means of externally blown flaps. As part of a project study conducted by Dornier AG., concerning a 40t STOL transport aircraft, the aerodynamic and flight mechanical feasibility is demonstrated. The basic data was supplied by wind tunnel tests with the model of a transport aircraft. With a view to V/STOL capability, the engine jet deflection was optimised by means of a novel slot flap design on a simple rectangular wing.

Citation

KUEHL Dipl‐lng, P. and WELTE Dipl‐lng, D. (1971), "Externally blown flaps, aerodynamic feasibility study of a STOL‐transporter", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 43 No. 11, pp. 16-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb034830