The Effectiveness of Canards for Roll Control

Abstract

A study of the roll control effectiveness of small, nose mounted canards is presented. Mach number was varied from 0.6 to 4.5, canard differential deflection from -3 deg to 5 deg, and angle of attack from -3 deg to 6 deg. The canards were small with a clipped delta planform and were tested in two longitudinal nose positions in combination with both a planar tail and a ring tail. It is shown that the effectiveness of small, nose mounted canards as roll control devices depends upon tail shape. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA037077

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  • James R. Burt Jr.

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