The challenges of hypersonic system development, which require a combination of integrated ground testing, flight testing, and computational/simulation approaches, are considered. The role of flight testing in the triad of development approaches is addressed, and the reasons for hypersonic propulsion flight test is focused upon. Each reason is illustrated by specific mini-case studies, including the Lockheed X-7, North American X-15/Hypersonic Research Engine (HRE) combination, Russian Hypersonic Flying Laboratory (HFL), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) SR-71 External Burning Experiment, NASA Space Shuttle, and the German HYTEX Flying Prototype. Three types of hypersonic flight test systems are reviewed. The traditional and proposed propulsion flight test reasons and traditional/proposed approaches are reviewed.
Hypersonic Flight Test. Part 1: Propulsion Flight Testing
1993
10 pages
Report
No indication
English
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