Static Stability and Control Effectiveness of the MK-84 HOBOS and the Modular Guided Glide Bomb at Transonic Speeds

Abstract

Wind tunnel tests were conducted to determine the static stability and control characteristics of the MK-84 Homing Optical Bombing System (HOBOS) at high angles of attack and the Modular Guided Glide Bomb (MGGB) at moderate angles of attack. The tests were conducted in the Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel (4T) over a Mach number range from 0.50 to 1.05 and angles of attack from -2 to 35 deg with 0.25-scale models. Aerodynamic coefficients are presented to show longitudinal directional, and lateral static stability and axial-force characteristics, as well as control effectiveness. The effect on the aerodynamic coefficients and on the calibration data for a vane-type angle-of-attack indicator produced by adding a proximity fuse on the fuselage was also investigated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0911338

Entities

People

  • D. K. Smith

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Angle Of Attack Indicators
  • Bombs
  • Calibration
  • Directional
  • Glide Bombs
  • Governments
  • High Angles
  • Indicators
  • Instrumentation
  • Mach Number
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Reynolds Number
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Missile Defense Systems.