Separation Characteristics of the ALE-38 Chaff Dispenser from the F-4C and F-4E Aircraft

Abstract

A test was conducted in the Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel (4T) to investigate the separation characteristics of the ALE-38 chaff dispenser from the F-4C and F-4E aircraft. Captive-trajectory store-separation data were obtained for four aircraft/weapons loading configurations with store separations from the right-wing inboard pylon of the F-4C and F-4E aircraft. Data were obtained at Mach numbers from 0.42 to 0.90 at a simulated altitude of 5000 ft. At each test Mach number, data were obtained for both full and empty simulated store-model weights. The data obtained show that separation without parent-to- store model contact was achieved at all test conditions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0900189

Entities

People

  • Janis Kukainis

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Models
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Angular Motion
  • Data Acquisition
  • Digital Computers
  • Dispensers
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Mach Number
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.