Static Aerodynamic Stability Characteristics of Bodies of Revolution with Wraparound Fins at Mach Numbers from 1.6 to 2.86,

Abstract

Wayne ;Craft,J. C. ;RD-TM-72-14AMCDR-1009*Guided missiles, *Fins, Aerodynamic stability, Aerodynamic forces, Pitch(Motion), Roll, Yaw, Angle of attackExperimental aerodynamic investigations were conducted in the NASA Langley Unitary Plan wind tunnel for several wraparound fins with straight and with swept leading edge mounted on bodies of revolution. Mach number ranged from 1.6 to 2.86 while angle of attack was varied from -6 degrees to 6 degrees at 0 degrees sideslip angle. Six component aerodynamic force and moment data were recorded on the complete missile configuration while simultaneously recording the aerodynamic normal force and bending moments acting on each fin. The results of these tests are presented herein in plotted form. The number designation given the test is UPWT 980. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0772661

Entities

People

  • C. Wayne Dahlke
  • J. C. Craft
  • John E. Vaughn

Organizations

  • United States Army Aviation and Missile Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Aerodynamic Stability
  • Bending Moments
  • Bodies
  • Bodies Of Revolution
  • Guided Missiles
  • Leading Edges
  • Mach Number
  • Physical Properties
  • Revolutions
  • Sideslip
  • Wind Tunnels
  • Yaw

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.