Flight Loads Measurements on NACA Research Airplanes

Abstract

Flight loads investigations are conducted primarily for the purpose of confirming wind-tunnel results by comparing the full-scale results with comparable wind-tunnel results as frequently as deemed necessary; assessing the maneuvering conditions required of the aircraft and determining the associated dynamic loading conditions for the maneuvers; and bringing to light loads problems as a result of conducting flight research. The research airplane program in the United States included from the beginning extensive programs on flight loads measurements. This Report summarizes some of the results from these investigations for three aircraft: the X-1 rocket-powered airplane; the X-5 variable-sweep airplane; and the XF-92A delta-wing airplane.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1957
Accession Number
AD0159948

Entities

People

  • De E. Beeler

Organizations

  • AGARD

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aircrafts
  • Airfoils
  • Airframes
  • Delta Wings
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Flight Loads
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Leading Edge Flaps
  • Load Distribution
  • Mach Number
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Research Aircraft
  • Stabilization Systems
  • Swept Wings
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.