Numerous wind tunnel tests conducted on the evolving delta-wing orbiters have generated a fairly large aerodynamic data base over the entire entry operation range of these vehicles. A limited assessment is made of some of the aerodynamics of the current HO type orbiters, and several specific problem areas selected from the broad data base are discussed. These include, from a subsonic viewpoint, discussions of trim drag effect; effects of the installation of main rocket engine nozzles, OMS and RCS packages, Reynolds number effects, lateral-directional stability characteristics, and landing characteristics.


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    Title :

    Aerodynamic studies of delta-wing shuttle orbiters. Part 1: Low speed


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    Publication date :

    1972-02-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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