An investigation of several configuration modifications to improve the subsonic stability and performance of a blended delta wing-body space shuttle-orbiter concept has been conducted in the Langley low-turbulence pressure tunnel. These modifications included variations in vertical-tail location and orientation, wing planform shape, and afterbody shape. The model was tested at a Reynolds number, based on body length, of 17 x one million, at a Mack number of 0.25, and at angles of attack from about -4 deg to 22 deg.


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    Title :

    Effect of configuration modifications on the low-subsonic aerodynamic characteristics of a space shuttle orbiter concept with a blended delta wing-body


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    Publication date :

    1972-02-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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