MIL-HDBK-336 -3

Abstract

This is the third volume in a four-volume design handbook for nonnuclear survivability of military aircraft. Each volume is structured to be used in conjunction with the other three volumes, as needed, in the design process. This volume is concerned with the design of aircraft engines and their components to enhance aircraft system survivability against hostile nonnuclear weapon threats. The objective of Volume 3 is to provide a ready reference containing design information on military aircraft engine and propulsion system survivability. It contains data on design techniques to reduce visual, infrared, radar, and aural delectability; and projectile and high-energy laser vulnerability of military aircraft engines and engine installations. The design techniques discussed range from combat- and test-proven systems, through development, laboratory, and breadboard equipment to undeveloped concepts. Turbine engines are stressed, but piston engines are also presented. <br>The data contained in this design handbook have been arranged to support the development of both fixed and rotary wing military aircraft. Each has unique mission and performance characteristics that require specialized attention and design solutions. The subsystem design categories have been established with these considerations in mind. For example, the power train and rotor blade subsystem deal primarily with military helicopter applications, while the launch/recovery systems deal with those subsystem elements for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft landing gear systems and for those systems related to the assisted takeoff (launching) and deceleration (recovery) methods most used by the Air Force and Navy fixed-wing aircraft. <br>This page intentionally left blank