Exploratory wind-tunnel investigation of deployable flexible ventral fins for use as an emergency spin-recovery device /
by Sanger M. Burk, Jr.

Description

Main Author

Burk, Sanger M.

Related Names

Langley Research Center.
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Language(s)

English

Published

Washington, D.C. : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1971.

Subjects

Aeronautics > Aeronautics / Safety measures.
Airplanes > Airplanes / Control surfaces.
Wind tunnels.
Spin (Aerodynamics)

Summary

Spin-tunnel tests have been conducted on dynamic models of two fighter airplanes to explore the feasibility of using deployable flexible ventral fins as an emergency spin-recovery device. Various fin configurations, deflections, and locations were tested. The results indicated that the fins provided satisfactory spin recoveries for the models tested.

Note

Prepared by Langley Research Center.
N 71-37603.

Physical Description

33 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

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