Integrated automation and instrumentation system for static and life testing of full-scale modern maneuverable aircraft

The present paper considers aims and tasks of static and life testing of full-scale modern manoeuvrable aircraft structures and a necessary set of systems and equipment providing the tests at SibNIA Strength Division. The static and life test rigs should include automated loading control systems (ALCS) and systems providing ALCS operation: channel measurements of forces; displacements, excessive air pressure protection from unforeseen overloads; aircraft attitude stabilization.