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1960
1960 - 2341.PDF
THE WINGS OF A PHANTOM These are the wings of a unique aircraft—Phantom n. They are sharply tapered, sharply swept and extremely thin. They are an important example of highly advanced aerodynamic design. In over-all performance the wing design of the Phantom n enables it to operate from short fields and carrier decks and fly to a height of 98,560 feet—and still attain a level-flight speed of over 1500 mph. The wings of the Phantom n are not merely airfoils. For solid aerodynamic stability above Mach 2, the outer panels of the knife-like foils sweep up at a dihedral of 12 degrees. Both leading and trailing edge flaps, augmented by boundary layer control, assure greatly increased lift for take-off and landing. The ailerons and spoilers provide a high degree of lateral control—for ground attack operations, for low approach speeds and for maneuvering at extreme altitudes. The F4H can replace three specialized aircraft. As an all-weather interceptor, as an air-superiority fighter, as an attack bomber, Phantom n achieves maximum defense through functional flexibility. AfCDOIVA/ Designers and builders of F-1O1 Voodoos • Project Mercury Space Capsules • Talos Airframes and Propulsion Systems Quail Decoy Missiles • Rotorcraft • Electronics Systems MCDONNELL AIRCRAFT ST. LOUIS, MO., U.S.A.
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