The aerodynamic characteristics of some lifting-body concepts are examined with a view to the applicability of such concepts to the design of missiles. A considerable amount of research has been done in past years with vehicle concepts suitable for manned atmospheric-entry and atmospheric flight. Some of the concepts appear to offer some novel design approaches for missiles for a variety of missions and flight profiles, including long-range orbital/reentry with transatmospheric operation for strategic penetration, low altitude penetration, and battlefield tactical. The concepts considered include right triangular pyramidal configurations, a lenticular configuration, and various 75-degree triangular planform configurations with variations in body camber and control systems. The aerodynamic features are emphasized but some observations are also made relative to other factors such as heat transfer, structures, carriage, observability, propulsion, and volumetric efficiency.


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    Title :

    Application of Some Lifting-Body Reentry Concepts to Missile Design


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1985


    Size :

    29 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







    Lifting-Body Reentry Vehicle

    Stadler, R. / American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1993


    Lifting-body reentry vehicle

    Stadler, R. | AIAA | 1993