Wind-Tunnel Investigation of Various Configurational Modifications of the Low-Drag Bomb

Abstract

The results of an investigation in the NOL 40 X 49 cm aeroballistics tunnel no. 1 to study the static stability and drag of the low-drag bomb at subsonic and supersonic speeds. The following tests were made: (a) study of configurational changes designed to reduce the yaw of the bomb; (b)drag of the 250-pound bomb with supporting lugs; and (c) stability of an 8-fin bomb with reduced fin span to improve the ground clearance problem.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 22, 1958
Accession Number
AD0491184

Entities

People

  • Fred J. Demeritte
  • Harry Gauzza

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Bombs
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Coefficients
  • Data Reduction
  • Drag
  • Drop Tests
  • Low Drag
  • Lugs
  • Mach Number
  • Munitions
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Photographs
  • Steady State
  • Strain Gages
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow