An Analysis of the Effects of Wing Aspect Ratio and Tail Location on Static Longitudinal Stability below the Mach Number of Lift Divergence

Abstract

An analysis is presented of the influence of wing aspect ratio and tail location on the effects of compressibility upon static longitudinal stability. The investigation showed that the use of reduced wing aspect ratios or short tail lengths leads to serious reductions in high-speed stability and the possibility of high-speed instability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 09, 1948
Accession Number
ADA800674

Entities

People

  • J. C. Crown
  • John A. Axelson

Organizations

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Equations
  • Free Stream
  • Gravity
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Mach Number
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.