Aerodynamic Characteristics and Fin Loads of a Bank-to-Turn, Air-to-Air Missile Concept at Supersonic Mach Numbers
Abstract
Static stability, axial-force, and fin-loading data were obtained on a proposed maneuvering air-to-air missile at Mach numbers 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5 with various combinations of fin control surface deflections. The angle-of-attack range was from -2 to 28 deg at constant angles of sideslip of -8, -4, 0, 4, and 8 deg. The test Reynolds number was 4.25 million, based on free-stream conditions and model length, at each Mach number. Results are presented illustrating the effects of control surface deflections, Mach number, and model attitude on missile and fin aerodynamic characteristics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADB019652
Entities
People
- D. H. Fikes
Organizations
- Arnold Engineering Development Complex