A horizontal takeoff flight test concept for testing space shuttle vehicles is presented. The guidelines used in planning and support requirements for the flight tests are developed. Details of the test program are provided. The instrumentation requirements are defined. The limitations imposed by the short flight endurance and restricted maneuvering capability of the shuttle booster/orbiter in the horizontal mode are described. The test program covers the following investigations. (1) stall and lift boundary tests, (2)takeoff and landing tests, (3) level flight speed power tests, (4) longitudinal and laterial directional dynamic stability, and (5) static directional stability.


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    Title :

    Space Shuttle Horizontal Flight Test Plan


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1972


    Size :

    89 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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