Wind tunnel investigations of some tactical and strategic missile systems developed by the former Soviet Union have been included in the basic missile research programs of the NACA/NASA. Studies of the Soviet missiles sometimes revealed innovative design features that resulted in unusual or unexpected aerodynamic characteristics. In some cases these characteristics have been such that the measured performance of the missile exceeds what might have been predicted. In other cases some unusual design features have been found that would alleviate what might otherwise have been a serious aerodynamic problem. In some designs, what has appeared to be a lack of refinement has proven to be a matter of expediency. It is a purpose of this paper to describe some examples of unusual design features of some Soviet missiles and to illustrate the effectiveness of the design features on the aerodynamic behavior of the missile. The paper draws on the experience of the author who for over 60 years was involved in the aerodynamic wind tunnel testing of aircraft and missiles with the NACA/NASA.
Innovation in Aerodynamic Design Features of Soviet Missiles
2006
4 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Aircraft , Test Facilities & Equipment , Military Sciences , Missile systems , USSR , Wind tunnel tests , Military technology , Missile design , Aerodynamic configurations , Vostok spacecraft , Armed forces(Foreign) , Air defense , Spin stabilization , Surface to air missiles , Nord 1500 aircraft , Aerodynamic characteristics
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