Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Close-Coupled Canard as Applied to Low-to-Moderate Swept Wings. Volume 1. General Trends

Abstract

A summary of the general findings of close-coupled canard research at David W. Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Center is presented. These findings are based on a series of wind-tunnel evaluations utilizing an aircraft research model having wings of either 25- or 50-degree leading edge sweep. Discussed is the effect of canard placement on lift, drag, and pitching moment and the location of optimum position for canards of different planform. In addition, the effects of canard-wing interference, canard deflection, size, and Mach number are described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA063819

Entities

People

  • David W Taylor
  • David W. Lacey

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aircrafts
  • Airfoils
  • Airframes
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Canard Configurations
  • Delta Wings
  • Geometry
  • High Angles
  • High Lift
  • Leading Edges
  • Low Angles
  • Navy Aircraft
  • Research Aircraft
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Swept Wings

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.