WIND TUNNEL INVESTIGATION OF THE RS-9 METEOR AT MACH NUMBER 2.87

Abstract

The tests were made to determine the stability and control characteristics of the RS-9 Meteor at M = 2.87. Five-component force data comprising pitch, yaw, and roll were obtained, and control-effectiveness characteristics were determined with the control surfaces of the horizontal and vertical canards fixed at 8 deg, 16 deg, and 24 deg. The rollerons on the wings had fixed deflections of 8 deg, 16 deg, and 24 deg. An unstable condition at angles of attack greater than about 14 deg was attributed to the production of tip vortices by the canard antennas.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 03, 1952
Accession Number
AD0015178

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  • T. M. Clancy

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  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Center Of Gravity
  • Coefficients
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