Aeronautics and astronautics – Aircraft structure – Fuel supply
Patent
1976-09-29
1978-06-20
Kelmachter, Barry L.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Aircraft structure
Fuel supply
244130, B64D 3900
Patent
active
040957616
ABSTRACT:
An aerodynamic spoiler mounted on the upper forward surface of the fuselage of an aircraft which is equipped to be refueled by another aircraft while in flight. The spoiler counteracts aerodynamic disturbances produced by the refueling boom and the resultant instabilities in pitch in the aircraft receiving fuel. Four species of the spoiler are disclosed and the device may be made retractable to eliminate drag when not in use.
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Anderson Ardell J.
Hurley Kenneth D.
Leckman Richard H.
Robinson Ronald H.
Tinoco Edward N.
Anderson Daniel T.
Donahue B. A.
Kelmachter Barry L.
Richardson Al
The Boeing Company
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