A comprehensive method has been developed to predict the static aerodynamic characteristics of missiles with one or two sets of cruciform fins. The method, utilizing a data base augmented by analysis, is applicable over the Mach number range 0.8 to 3.0 and for angles of attack from 0 to 45 deg. Arbitrary bank angles and control deflections are allowed. Loads are calculated on each component of the missile and include effects of body and fin vortices. Comparison with data shows good agreement over a wide range of flight conditions.


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    Title :

    Prediction of aerodynamic characteristics of cruciform missiles to high angles of attack


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    Conference:

    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Aerospace Sciences Meeting ; 1979 ; New Orleans, LA


    Publication date :

    1979-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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    Aerodynamic characteristics of cruciform missiles at high angles of attack

    LESIEUTRE, DANIEL / MENDENHALL, MICHAEL / NAZARIO, SUSANA et al. | AIAA | 1987