Results of Preliminary Flight Investigation of Aerodynamic Characteristics of the NACA Two Stage Supersonic Research Model RM I Stabilized in Roll at Transonic and Supersonic Velocities
Results of Preliminary Flight Investigation of Aerodynamic Characteristics of the NACA Two Stage Supersonic Research Model RM I Stabilized in Roll at Transonic and Supersonic Velocities
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Purpose of investigation was design two-stage, solid fuel, rocket-propelled general research guided missile that could be used to investigate stability and control problems in transonic and supersonic flight. Suitable launching methods were devised, successful radar tracking and internal radio transmission of acceleration data, pressure data, and motions were accomplished. Initial flight tests confirm theoretical advantage of swept-back- wing plan forms. Successful roll stabilization by means of a rate-displacement, flicker-type, all-electric, automatic pilot was accomplished for Mach numbers to 1.0. Over-all-drag characteristics at various speeds are presented.
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Results of Preliminary Flight Investigation of Aerodynamic Characteristics of the NACA Two Stage Supersonic Research Model RM I Stabilized in Roll at Transonic and Supersonic Velocities
1947
67 pages
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English