Zero-length launch

[ludi1985]

All documents about Zero-length launch what a crazy idea.

Thank you.

 

[hesham]

Hi Ludi,


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

 

[ludi1985]

anything about super saber, tech report ,trust of rockets used etc.

 

[hesham]

Hi Ludi,


a small info about it here;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-100D_Super_Sabre

 

[XP67_Moonbat]

Try this out:

http://www.war-eagles-air-museum.com/newsletters/weam_newsletter_2008-3.pdf

 

[RyanC]

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

 

[J.A.W.]

All documents about Zero-length launch what a crazy idea.

Thank you.

If interested, check youtube, - I recall seeing some spectacular footage of F-84s being launched thusly..

 

[Mark Nankivil]

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

 

[Richard N]

Anyone know what the loop in front of the intake is for?

 

[robunos]

According to the link in #4, it's to prevent the intake lip digging into the rubber mat on landing...

cheers,
Robin.

 

[Richard N]

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

 

[ludi1985]

Great Stuff. Th

 

[Grey Havoc]

Zero Length Launch (ZEL) Of Manned Jet Fighter

Rocketdyne brochure on the Zero Length Launch (ZEL) Of Manned Jet Fighter using the M-34 rocket motor. Circa Mid-1950’s. Credit: Box Art ...

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[Michel Van]

The German Version

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75qnxMd1YSY

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCbegiIhLGg

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E1_kIuVurU

 

[jerrold]

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

Excellent! Thanks for posting these!

 

[jerrold]

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

Any idea of the type of aircraft exhibit seen next to the F-84?