Flight characteristics and wing deployment transients for a variable geometry logistics spacecraft concept having a hypersonic lift-drag ratio near 2.0, and employing switch-blade wings for deployment at high subsonic speeds have been determined. These characteristics are based on detailed static wind tunnel results and estimated weight and inertial characteristics of a 9-man logistics lifting entry vehicle. In all instances, unpowered flight is assumed. The present volume is the second of a four volume series encompassing hypersonic lift-drag ratio vehicles from 1 to 3, and including several forms of deployable lifting surfaces. For Volumes 1 and 3, see N70-25699 and N72-15779 respectively.


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    Title :

    A study to determine the flight characteristics and handling qualities of variable geometry spacecraft. Volume 2: Medium L/D concept with switch-blade wings


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    Publication date :

    1972-03-01


    Type of media :

    Report


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    No indication


    Language :

    English


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