Effect of Tail Size Reductions on Longitudinal Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Three Surface F-15 Model with Nonaxisymmetric Nozzles

Effect of Tail Size Reductions on Longitudinal Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Three Surface F-15 Model with Nonaxisymmetric Nozzles
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2018-07-06
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ISBN: 9781722368029

An investigation was conducted in the Langley 16-Foot Transonic Tunnel to determine the effects of horizontal and vertical tail size reductions on the longitudinal aerodynamic characteristics of a modified F-15 model with canards and 2-D convergent-divergent nozzles. Quantifying the drag decrease at low angles of attack produced by tail size reductions was the primary focus. The model was tested at Mach numbers of 0.40, 0.90, and 1.20 over an angle of attack of -2 degree to 10 degree. The nozzle exhaust flow was simulated using high pressure air at nozzle pressure ratios varying from 1.0 (jet off) to 7.5. Data were obtained on the baseline configuration with and without tails as well as with reduced horizontal and/or vertical tail sizes that were 75, 50, and 25 percent of the baseline tail areas. Frassinelli, Mark C. and Carson, George T., Jr. Langley Research Center...

NASA Technical Paper

NASA Technical Paper
Author: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Publisher:
Total Pages: 604
Release: 1990
Genre: Aeronautics
ISBN:

Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 568
Release: 1991
Genre: Aeronautics
ISBN:

A selection of annotated references to unclassified reports and journal articles that were introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system and announced in Scientific and technical aerospace reports (STAR) and International aerospace abstracts (IAA).