WYVERN S. MK.4 VW. 884 (PYTHON 3) PRELIMINARY DIRECTIONAL HANDLING ASSESSMENT

Abstract

Tests on Wyvern S Mk 4 VW.884 showed that rudder overbalance was present under sideslip on the climb at 165 knots IAS both with the standard Mk 4 fin and rudder and with several modifications. The tests were made at about 10, 000 ft with a torquemeter reading of 190 lb/sq in. A Hussenot A.20 continuous trace recorder was used to record rudder force and angle, height, and indicated air speed. The overbalance characteristic makes the aircraft unsuitable in its present form. Higher foot forces in the out of trim dive should be avoided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 30, 1953
Accession Number
AD0005647

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Airspeed
  • Bending Moments
  • Clearances
  • Directional
  • External Stores
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Governments
  • Leading Edges
  • Sideslip
  • Standards
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Trim Tabs
  • Wing Tips

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Geodesy