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NACA Investigation of Thrust-Reversal Techniques
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INCREASING importance of the thrust reverser for ground-roll reduction, for dive brake and landing approach applications, or both, led to this NACA survey of design and performance potentialities of the more promising types.
Target- and cascade-type devices were judged with an eye to reliability, simplicity, speed, minimum weight, lack of effect on engine performance and control forces, low external and internal drag when out of use, fail-safe characteristics, and a minimum of 40% effectiveness.
The authors show that reversals up to 80% can be achieved under certain conditions.
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Povolny, J. and McArdle, J., "NACA Investigation of Thrust-Reversal Techniques," SAE Technical Paper 560048, 1956, https://doi.org/10.4271/560048.Also In
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- “Performance Characteristics of Hemispherical Target-Type Thrust Reversers,” Steffen, Fred W. McArdle, J. G. Coats. J. W. NACA RM E55E18 1955
- “Preliminary Performance Data of Several Tail-Pipe-Cascade-Type Model Thrust Reversers,” Henzel, J. G. Jr. McArdle. J. G. NACA RM E55F09 1955