Rockwell V/STOL T-39A (report N77-18132)

[hesham]

Hi,


here is a V/STOL T-39,the concept is based upon modifying the T-39A (NA-265-40) Sabreliner
airframe into a V/STOL configuration by incorporating two LCF-459 lift cruise fans and three
YJ-97 gas generators.


http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19770011188_1977011188.pdf

 

[Stargazer]

Cool find!

Another VTOL proposal based on a Sabreliner can be seen here:
http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,11331.0

 

[AeroFranz]

Notice how the centerline gas generator gets its air through a 180 degrees bend in the duct, it's actually mounted backwards. Makes you think of Raymer's RIVET design.

 

[hesham]

It is not the same concept,


but here is a Rockwell V/STOL T-39.


http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19820008214_1982008214.pdf