The Use of Rocket-Propelled Flying Models for Experiments at Transonic Speeds

Abstract

A proposal is made to investigate the transonic speed range by means of a liquid-rocket-propelled guided missile. This guided missile is launched from an airplane at high altitude and is observed by radio and radar. A brief description of the guided missile is given. The future development of this experimenting method is discussed. A drawing illustrates a longitudinal projection of the transonic guided missile and curves illustrate its estimated performance during flight.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1946
Accession Number
ADA800662

Entities

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamics
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Altitude
  • Flight
  • Gas Dynamics
  • Gliders
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Ground Stations
  • Guided Missiles
  • High Altitude
  • Level Flight
  • Models
  • Rockets
  • Static Pressure
  • Telemetry Equipment
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design