Journal of Theoretical
and Applied Mechanics

38, 1, pp. 167-187, Warsaw 2000

Numerical Investigation into flight dynamics of an agile aircraft

Krzysztof Sibilski
The aim of this study is to prove practical applicability of a numerical simulation technique in highlights some of the features of the flight under extreme conditions. Dynamics of spatial motion of an agile aircraft is considered. After a brief description of an aircraft mathematical model, the numerical analyses are presented. There have been considered various flight events (such as airdrop or aircraft accident) and manoeuvres (in particular, those performed at high angles of attack).
Keywords: non-linear flight dynamics; trajectory analysis