Zero-length launch

Hi Ludi,


there is many files about Zell concept,what exactly you are asking for ?.
 
Try this out:

http://www.war-eagles-air-museum.com/newsletters/weam_newsletter_2008-3.pdf
 
Rocketdyne M-34 ZLL Motor
Thrust: 130,000 lbf for 4 seconds.
Notes: Used for Zero-Length Launching of USAF F-100D Super Sabres. Development began under USAF R&D contract in 1957. Can accelerate a F-100D from zero to 275 MPH in under four seconds.
References:
Jane’s All the World Aircraft: 1960-1961
 
ludi1985 said:
All documents about Zero-length launch what a crazy idea.

:)Thank you.
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If interested, check youtube, - I recall seeing some spectacular footage of F-84s being launched thusly..
 
Speaking of F-84s, here is one that was on display in St. Louis in 1957, courtesy of the Robert A. Burgess collection.

Enjoy the Day! Mark
 

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Anyone know what the loop in front of the intake is for?
 
According to the link in #4, it's to prevent the intake lip digging into the rubber mat on landing...

cheers,
Robin.
 
Thanks Robin.


Until I read that article and the caption on the last picture in it, I was unaware that along with an unconventional take off mode they were trying an unconventional landing mode.


Richard
 

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