The oblique wing concept for super- and subsonic transport was assessed by analysis and wind tunnel radio control model and remotely piloted vehicle testing. A one-sixth scale wind tunnel model and a low speed manned oblique wing research airplane (AD-1) were developed. Model wind tunnel test data on dynamic structural response characteristics were used in a simulator to develop the control system. The airplane is of simple design with fiber glass skin, weight of approximately 2100 lbs and speeds of up to 175 knots at altitudes up to 15,000 ft. Flight testing will investigate handling and flying qualities, oblique wing flight control characteristics, aeroelastic wing design and will compare actual with predicted aerodynamic characteristics. Nineteen flights were made at 12,000 to 13,000 feet with speeds of 100-160 knots. Flutter clearance as a function of wing sweep angle is now under investigation.


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    Title :

    AD-1 oblique wing aircraft program


    Contributors:
    Andrews, W. H. (author) / Sim, A. G. (author) / Monaghan, R. C. (author) / Felt, L. R. (author) / Mcmurty, T. C. (author) / Smith, R. C. (author)

    Conference:

    Aerospace Congress and Exposition ; 1980 ; Los Angeles, CA


    Publication date :

    1980-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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