Wind Tunnel Tests of Modified BLU-87/B Fragmentation Bombs

Abstract

The report presents wind tunnel static and free oscillation aerodynamic data on the BLU-87/B fragmentation bomb for the standard and 11 modified configurations. The tests were conducted to obtain increased dispersion of the BLU-87/B bomb. The bomb was modified to obtain an S-shaped pitching-moment curve where the bomb trims at a non-zero angle angle of attack. This incidence produces a lift force which increases the amount of dispersion as compared to dispersion from ram air only.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0750872

Entities

People

  • Mark O. Schlegel

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Air Force
  • Bombs
  • Coefficients
  • Computers
  • Diameters
  • Dispersions
  • Fragmentation
  • Nose Caps
  • Noses
  • Oscillation
  • Slant Range
  • Standards
  • Test Facilities
  • Trim Angle
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Explosive Engineering.