Wind tunnel and piloted simulation studies show that the use of the CCV concept of relaxed static pitch stability on fighter aircraft at high angles of attack can result in pitch departures caused by inertia and/or kinematic coupling and in deep stall trim. These problems can be avoided by sufficient nose-down pitch control at high attack angles, and effectiveness of several pitch control configurations such as aft-mounted stabilators, canard mounted flaps, and all-movable canards was investigated. A variable incidence canard with a large travel range was the most effective means of obtaining the required pitch control, although very large deflections may be required on highly unstable configurations. Control laws were developed for cases where the high angle of pitch control requirement is not met, but they can limit aircraft roll capability and thus compromise maneuverability.


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    Title :

    Control considerations for CCV fighters at high angles of attack


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    NATO, AGARD, Symposium on Aerodynamic Characteristics of Controls ; 1979 ; Naples, Italy


    Publication date :

    1979-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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