Effect of Aspect Ratic and Sweepback on the Low-Speed Lateral Control Characteristics of Untapered Low-Aspect-Ratio Wings Equipped With Retractable Ailerons
Abstract
A low-speed wind-tunnel investigation was made to determine the lateral control characteristics of three untapered unswept wings of aspect ratio 1.13, 2.13, and 4.13 and an untapered 4%o sweptback wing of aspect ratio 2.09 equipped with O.60-semispan retractable ailerons having various projections. Each of the wings had an NACA 64A010 airfoil section and had the ailerons mounted at the 0. 70-chord station. The continuous- span aileron investigated on the unswept wings spanned the outboard stations of each wing; whereas the plain (continuous span) and stepped (segmented) retractable ailerons investigated on the sweptback wing were located at various spanwise stations and were tested with and without simulated actuating arms.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1951
- Accession Number
- ADA381977
Entities
People
- Jack Fischel
- John R. Hagerman
Organizations
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration