Experiment Investigation on Longitudinal Characteristics of the Forward Swept Wing

Abstract

Based on testing results of aerodynamic forces and pressures from a wind tunnel, the longitudinal aerodynamics characteristics of a forward swept wing are discussed in this paper. The results are also compared with the data of an associated aft swept wing. Measures of improving the inboard flowfield of a forward swept wing are also investigated, and the results are discussed. Under a low speed situation, an appropriate sweptback of the root section can improve the flow consequently obtaining higher aerodynamic performances.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 10, 1988
Accession Number
ADA191553

Entities

People

  • Binjiang Zhang
  • Xuejian Wang
  • Yaobin Guo

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aerodynamic Forces
  • Aircrafts
  • Canard Configurations
  • Composite Materials
  • Flow
  • Flow Separation
  • High Angles
  • Leading Edge Flaps
  • Leading Edges
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Swept Wings
  • Trailing Edges
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.