An investigation has been conducted in the Langley spin tunnel to determine the spin and recovery characteristics of a 1/20-scale model of the Northrop F-5E airplane. The investigation included erect and inverted spins, a range of center-of- gravity locations and moments of inertia, symmetric and asymmetric store loadings, and a determination of the parachute size required for emergency spin recovery. The effects of increased elevator trailing-edge-up deflections, of leading-edge and trailing-edge flap deflections, and of simulating the geometry of large external stores were also determined.


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    Title :

    Spin-Tunnel Investigation of a 1/20-Scale Model of the Northrop F-5E Airplane


    Contributors:
    S. H. Scher (author) / W. L. White (author)

    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    48 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English