Static Stability and Drag Effects of Various External Store Configurations on the F-15 Aircraft at Mach Numbers from 0.6 to 1.3

Abstract

The results of transonic wind tunnel tests in which the effects of external stores on the aerodynamic characteristics of the F-15 aircraft were determined are presented and discussed. The analysis includes evaluations of the incremental drag rise, the incremental changes in static margin, and the lateral-directional derivatives associated with the various store configurations. Wind tunnel coefficient data for several baseline configurations are also presented. Data are presented for Mach numbers ranging from 0.6 to 1.3 at angles of attack from -4 to 20 deg at zero-deg sideslip angle, and for sideslip angles from -4 to 10 deg at angles of attack of 0, 10, 15, and 20 deg.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA038494

Entities

People

  • James M. Whoric

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Data Reduction
  • Directional
  • Drag
  • External Stores
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Instrumentation
  • Mach Number
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Research Facilities
  • Test Facilities
  • Uncertainty
  • United States
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.