An investigation of the low-speed static stability and control characteristics of 1/4-scale models of two configurations suitable for lifting reentry from satellite orbit has been made in the Langley free- flight tunnel. One of the models was a thick, all-wing configuration having a delta plan form and the other was a flat delta wing with a half-cone fuselage. The investigation showed that, in general, the all-wing configuration had better longitudinal and lateral stability characteristics than the flat delta configuration.


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    Title :

    Low-Speed Static Stability Characteristics of Two Configurations Suitable for Lifting Reentry from Satellite Orbit


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    Publication date :

    1958


    Size :

    20 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English