Analytic Tool Correlation Status for the Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator Program

The fundamental objectives of the Joint Multi-Role Technology Demonstrator (JMR TD) Air Vehicle Development program are to mature critical technologies as well as analysis tools for Future Vertical Lift (FVL). This paper summarizes the current status of analytic tool correlation performed by the Sikorsky and Boeing JMR Team. The toolset spans the disciplines of aerodynamic performance and external acoustics, dynamics and stability, handling qualities, and loads. The validation database currently includes XH-59A flight test, X2 TECHNOLOGY™ Demonstrator flight test, S-97 RAIDER® wind tunnel tests, and SB>1 DEFIANT™ Aircraft wind tunnel tests. Future planned work is discussed including additional correlation against Powered System Test Bed (PSTB), SB>1 DEFIANT™ Aircraft flight test, and S-97 RAIDER® flight test. The maturity of the toolset at the completion of the program will be sufficient for accurate predictions of X2® architecture aircraft capabilities that meet or exceed the requirements of the FVL Capability Set 3 (CS3) class.