A model of the Convair Y2-2 airplane was tested in Langley tank no. 2 to determine whether satisfactory stability in yawed landings was possible with a certain ventral fin. Free-body landings were made in smooth and rough water at two speeds and two rates of descent with the model yawed 15deg. The behavior of the model was determined by visual observations and from motion-picture re.cords. It was concluded that satisfactory stability was possible with the ventral fin as tested but that the characteristics of the model shock absorbers and the settings of the elevon control surfaces had an appreciable influence on behavior.


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    Title :

    Yawed-Landing Investigation of a Model of the Convair Y2-2 Airplane, TED No. NACA DE 363


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    Publication date :

    1950-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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