Stroukoff C-134 YC-134A Boundary-Layer-Control Short-Takeoff Research Aircraft Family
The Stroukoff YC-134A, designated C-134 in NASA's V/STOL research inventory, was a boundary-layer-control short-takeoff research aircraft built under Air Force contract. Its area-suction system augmented the trailing-edge flaps and drooped ailerons, using a fuselage-mounted J-30 turbojet for suction alongside two R-3350-89A piston engines; NASA flight testing examined the resulting low-speed lift and handling qualities.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Stroukoff YC-134AStroukoff C-134C-134YC-134ABoundary-Layer-Control STOL
- Family Name
- Stroukoff YC-134A Boundary-Layer-Control STOL
- Full Name
- Stroukoff C-134 YC-134A Boundary-Layer-Control Short-Takeoff Research Aircraft Family
- Roles
- militaryresearchexperimentaltechnology_demonstrator
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- stolconventional
- Description
- The Stroukoff YC-134A, designated C-134 in NASA's V/STOL research inventory, was a boundary-layer-control short-takeoff research aircraft built under Air Force contract. Its area-suction system augmented the trailing-edge flaps and drooped ailerons, using a fuselage-mounted J-30 turbojet for suction alongside two R-3350-89A piston engines; NASA flight testing examined the resulting low-speed lift and handling qualities.
- First Flight Year
- 1,959
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- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 04:21:36 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 15, 2026 at 04:21:36 UTC