Percentage distributions of 423 pilot ratings obtained from 27 flights are used to indicate the general level of handling qualities of the M2-F3 lifting body. Percentage distributions are compared on the basis of longitudinal and lateral-directional handling qualities, control system, control system status, and piloting task. Ratings of longitudinal handling qualities at low speed were slightly better than those for transonic and supersonic speed. The ratings of lateral-directional handling qualities were unaffected by speed and configuration. Specific handling qualities problems are discussed in detail, and comparisons are made with pertinent handling qualities criteria. (Author)


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    Title :

    Flight Evaluation of the M2-F3 Lifting Body Handling Qualities at Mach Numbers from 0.30 to 1.61


    Contributors:
    R. W. Kempel (author) / W. H. Dana (author) / A. G. Sim (author)

    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    43 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English