The History of the Xv-15 Tilt Rotor Research Aircraft: From Concept to Flight

by Maisel, Martin D.; Giulianettri, Demo J.; Dugan, Daniel C.

• ISBN13: 9781931641272
• ISBN10: 1931641277
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-07-01
• Publisher: Lightning Source Inc

Summary

This monograph is a testament to the efforts of many people overcoming multiple technical challenges encountered while developing the XV-15 tilt rotor research aircraft.

Table of Contents

Prologue	iii
Dedication	v
Acknowledgments	vii
Forewords	ix
List of Figures	xiii
List of Acronyms	xix
Introduction	1	(3)
Early Efforts	4	(8)
XV-3 Program	12	(7)
NASA-Army Cooperation	19	(1)
Building the Technology Base	20	(8)
Tilt Rotor Research Aircraft Project Office	28	(14)
Aircraft Development	42	(17)
Navy Participation	59	(2)
Flight Envelope Expansion	61	(4)
Flight Research	65	(18)
Incidents	83	(5)
Paris Air Show	88	(3)
Evaluations and Demonstrations	91	(7)
Crash	98	(2)
The End of an Era	100	(3)
XV-15 Project Summary	103	(2)
Epilogue	105	(10)
Appendix A Aircraft Descriptions	115	(18)
Appendix B Key Personnel	133	(7)
Appendix C Chronology	140	(14)
Appendix D Awards and Records	154	(3)
Appendix E Photo Gallery	157	(7)
Appendix F Bibliography of Tilt Rotor Related Publications	164	(21)
About the Authors	185	(2)
Index	187