A Study of the Application of Data on Various Types of Flap to the Design of Fighter Brakes

Abstract

Approximate method of applying available data on various types of flaps in design of fighter brakes is presented together with several examples of its use. Examples show computed results of application of various arrangements of perforated double split flaps, combinations of upper-surface perforated split flaps, and an NACA slotted flap for use as brake on a fighter airplane. Computed effects of flap type, size, location and deflection as well as effects of altitude and initial velocities on braking characteristics are shown.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1942
Accession Number
ADA800575

Entities

People

  • Paul E. Purser

Organizations

  • Langley Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Aeronautics
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airfoils
  • Airframes
  • Airplanes
  • Altitude
  • Control Surfaces
  • Deflection
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Sea Level
  • Slotted Flaps
  • Split Flaps
  • Surfaces
  • Wind Tunnel Tests
  • Wind Tunnels

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.