Recent investigations of propulsion-induced aerodynamics are reviewed. Experimental and analytical studies of the fundamental properties of lifting jet wakes and wind-tunnel investigations of VTOL configuration variables are discussed. The jet-wake flow studies will provide the data base for evaluating theoretical performance prediction methods; while the configuration studies will provide guidance for optimizing airframe/propulsion system integration. The influence of results to date on high-performance VTOL designs emphasizing minimum jet-induced losses and improved thrust vectoring in forward flight (VIFF) capability is illustrated.
Propulsion-induced interference effects on jet-lift VTOL aircraft
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Society of Automotive Engineers, Propulsion Conference ; 1975 ; Anaheim, CA
1975-09-01
Conference paper
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English
NTRS | 1977
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