This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation of two rotary-wing UAV designs. The primary goal of the investigation was to provide a set of interactional aerodynamic data for an emerging class of rotorcraft. The present paper provides an overview of the test and an introduction to the test articles, and instrumentation. Sample data in the form of a parametric study of fixed system lift and drag coefficient response to changes in configuration and flight condition for both rotor off and on conditions are presented. The presence of the rotor is seen to greatly affect both the character and magnitude of the response. The affect of scaled stores on body drag is observed to be dependent on body shape.


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    Title :

    Aerodynamic Characteristics of Two Rotary Wing UAV Designs


    Contributors:
    H. E. Jones (author) / O. D. Wong (author) / K. W. Noonan (author) / D. G. Reis (author) / B. D. Malovrh (author)

    Publication date :

    2006


    Size :

    24 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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