NASA NASA-TN-D-7099
NASA NASA-TN-D-7099 1972-JAN-01 Effect of wng desgn on the longtudnal aerodynamc characterstcs of a wng-body model at subsonc speeds
NASA NASA-TN-D-7099 1972-JAN-01 Effect of wng desgn on the longtudnal aerodynamc characterstcs of a wng-body model at subsonc speeds
An investigation has been conducted to determine the effects of wing camber and twist on the longitudinal aerodynamic characteristics of a wingbody configuration. Three wings were used each having the same planform (aspect ratio of 2.5 and leading-edge sweep angle of 44 deg.) but differing in amounts of camber and twist (wing design lift coefficient). The wing design lift coefficients were 0, 0.35, and 0.70. The investigation was conducted over a Mach number range from 0.20 to 0.70 at angles of attack up to about 22 deg. The effect of wing strakes on the aerodynamic characteristics of the cambered wings was also studied. A comparison of the experimentally determined aerodynamic characteristics with theoretical estimates is also included.