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Titanium Matrix Composite Landing Gear Development

892337

09/01/1989

Event
Aerospace Technology Conference and Exposition
Authors
William W. Macy McDonnell Douglas Corporation
Mark A. Shea McDonnell Douglas Corporation
David L. Morris WRDC/FIVMA
Abstract
Content
Design and fabrication of a titanium matrix composite (TMC) F-15 nose landing gear (NLG) outer cylinder is discussed. Results of a field experience survey examining landing gear (LG) operations are also discussed. Weight, supportabilty and cost benefits are summarized for this component and projected for production applications of the material.
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Topics
Landing gear
Cost analysis
Fabrication
Titanium
Affiliated or Co-Author
McDonnell Douglas Corporation
WRDC/FIVMA
Details
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/892337
Pages
12
Citation
Macy, W., Shea, M., and Morris, D., "Titanium Matrix Composite Landing Gear Development," SAE Technical Paper 892337, 1989, https://doi.org/10.4271/892337.
Additional Details
Publisher
SAE International
Published
Sep 1, 1989
Product Code
892337
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English