A captive-trajectory store separation test was conducted using 0.05-scale models of the f-4C aircraft and the redesigned LAU-61/A rocket launcher(full and empty). The stores were launched from the Multiple Ejection Rack and the Triple Ejection Rack from the centerline pylon and the right-wing inboard pylon, respectively. For the redesigned LAU-61/A the support lugs will be shifted forward either 6 or 3 in. Both positions were used in these tests. The tests were run at Mach numbers 0.53 to 0.94 and at the parent-aircraft angle of attack to give level flight at a simulated altitude of 5000 ft. At selected conditions some of the trajectories were obtained for both constant and time-variant ejector forces. (Author)
Separation Characteristics of the Redesigned LAU-61/A Rocket Launcher from the F-4C Aircraft at Mach Numbers from 0.53 to 0.94
1972
86 pages
Report
No indication
English
Aircraft , Rockets , Detonations, Explosion Effects, & Ballistics , External stores , Rocket launchers , Separation , Jet fighters , Airplane models , Wind tunnel models , Subsonic flow , Captive tests , Angle of attack , Ejectors(Ordnance) , Supports , Loads(Forces) , Load distribution , Design , Suspension devices , Jettisonable equipment , Center of gravity , Free flight trajectories , Level flight , F-4 aircraft , F-4c aircraft , Launcher modifications , Lau-61/a launchers , Lugs , Modification , Multiple ejection racks , Triple ejection racks