Static Stability and Drag Characteristics of a Low Cost Full-Scale Target at Mach Numbers from 0.2 to 1.3.

Abstract

The static stability and drag characteristics were investigated for a 0.05-scale model of a Low Cost Full-Scale Target (LCFST) at Mach numbers from 0. 2 to 1.3. Free-stream Reynolds number, based on the mean aerodynamic chord, varied between 0.9 and 2.2 million for angles of attack and sideslip of -2 to 8 deg and -3 to 3 deg, respectively. Data were obtained for horizontal tail deflections of -0.5 and -2 deg. Test results indicated that the target vehicle was statically stable in both the pitch and yaw planes. Negative deflection of the horizontal tail produced a substantial increase in pitching-moment coefficient at alpha = 0.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0909763

Entities

People

  • J. B. Carman

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Air Force
  • Airfoils
  • Drag
  • Flow
  • Free Stream
  • Governments
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Instrumentation
  • Mach Number
  • Measurement
  • Reynolds Number
  • Scale Models
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.