Aerodynamic Characteristics in Pitch of Several Triple-body Missile Configurations at Mach Numbers 0.6 to 1.4


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An experimental investigation was conducted to determine the longitudinal aerodynamic characteristics at transonic speeds of missile configurations having three blunted cone-cylinder bodies. Modifications of the basic model were tested to indicate the effects of (a) relative lengths of coplanar bodies, (b) seals between the cylindrical portions of the bodies, (c) horizontal connecting surfaces near the rear of the bodies, and (d) triangular rather than coplanar body grouping. Lift, drag, and pitching-moment data were obtained at angles of attack from -4 to 12 degrees and Mach numbers from 0.6 to 1.4 for a constant Reynolds number of 5,500,000, based on average body length.




Normal Force, Center of Pressure, and Zero-lift Drag of Several Ballistic-type Missiles at Mach Numbers of 4.05


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Tests were conducted at Mach number 4.05 to determine the aerodynamic characteristics of several missile models having turbulent boundary layers and to compare these results with available method of predicting the aerodynamic characteristics. (The condition of the boundary layer was determined by the china-clay-lacquer boundary-layer-visualization technique.) Normal force and pitching moment were measured through an angle-of-attack range of 0 to between 4 and 8 degrees, depending upon balance limitations, and at roll angles of 0 and 45 degrees; drag was measured only at 0 degrees angle of attack.




Aerodynamic Characteristics at Mach Numbers from 1.50 to 4.63 of a Maneuverable Missile with In-line Cruciform Wings and Canard Surfaces


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An investigation has been conducted in the Langley Unitary Plan wind tunnel at Mach numbers from 1.50 to 4.63 to determine the aerodynamic characteristics of a maneuverable missile having in-line cruciform wings and canard surfaces oriented in 45° roll planes.




Aerodynamic Characteristics and Flap Loads for a Blunt Pyramidal Configuration at Mach 5 and 8


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Six-component force and moment data were obtained for Mach 5 and 8 flows over a blunt pyramidal configuration. The model had a triangular cross section and was composed of two dihedral surfaces and a 70-degree sweepback delta wing lower surface. Three-component force and moment data were obtained on a remotely controlled trailing edge flap at deflections up to 40 degrees. All three surfaces had trailing edge flaps and the model was tested with and without canards and a ventral fin. The model was pitched at angles of attack between ±54 degrees and side-slip angles between -4 and +14 degrees. For both Mach numbers, the data were obtained for a nominal free stream Reynolds number, based on model length, of 4.5 million. Selected configurations were tested at other Reynolds numbers between 1.2 and 9.1 million. (Author)