Separation Characteristics of the LAU-69/A Rocket Launcher from the F-4C Aircraft at Mach Numbers from 0.29 to 0.78
Abstract
A wind-tunnel test was conducted using 0.05-scale models to study the separation characteristics of the LAU-69/A rocket launcher, both full and empty, from the F-4C aircraft. The separation trajectories were initiated from the right-wing inboard pylon station utilizing the Triple Ejection Rack and from the centerline pylon utilizing the Multiple Ejection Rack. A 370-gal fuel tank was mounted on the outboard pylon. The flight condition simulated were Mach numbers from 0.29 to 0.78 at an altitude of 5000 ft. For all test conditions, the parent aircraft was in unaccelerated level flight. Also, static stability, axial-force, and trajectory data were obtained for the empty launcher with and without flow through the empty launcher tubes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0888694
Entities
People
- A. C. Mansfield
Organizations
- Arnold Engineering Development Complex