An Investigation of the Aerodynamic Effects of a Close-Coupled Canard on a 0.10-Scale F-4B Aircraft Model at Subsonic Speeds.

Abstract

An investigation of the effect of a close-coupled canard on the aerodynamic characteristics of a 0.10-scale F-4B aircraft has been conducted in the NSRDC 8 x 10-foot subsonic wind tunnel. The model was pitched through an angle of attack range from -3 to 30 degrees. The canard was positioned at three vertical positions at one longitudinal station both with and without horizontal tail. The addition of the canard produced two important results: a 30 percent increase in lift coefficient and an increase in useable angle of attack of 6 degrees. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0904554

Entities

People

  • David W Taylor
  • David W. Lacey

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aircraft Models
  • Aircrafts
  • Airfoils
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Coefficients
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Models
  • Stabilization Systems
  • Subsonic Wind Tunnels
  • Test Facilities
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.