Separation Characteristics of the MK-82 AIR when Released from the F-111 Aircraft at Mach Numbers from 0.70 to 1.25

Abstract

Wind tunnel tests were conducted in the Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel (4T) to investigate the separation characteristics of the MK-82 Air Inflatable Retarder (AIR) when released from BRU-3A/A racks mounted on various pylon stations of the F-111 aircraft. Trajectory data were acquired at Mach numbers from 0.7 to 1.25 for simulated altitudes of 1,000 and 15,000 ft. All stores separated without store-to-aircraft contact. However, one release condition resulted in the store's passing very close to the underside of the F-111 wing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADB011428

Entities

People

  • E. G. Allee Jr.
  • M. R. Cunningham

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircraft Models
  • Aircraft Wings
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Control Systems
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Reduction
  • Digital Computers
  • Engineering
  • Mach Number
  • Swept Wings
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Materials Science