Accession Number:

AD0871756

Title:

Longitudinal Stability Characteristics of a Series of Ringtail - Body Combinations at Mach Numbers of 0.8-4.5

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING LAB REDSTONE ARSENAL AL AEROBALLISTICS DIRECTORATE

Personal Author(s):

• Brazzel, Charles E.
• Henderson, James H.
• Craft, Joseph C.

Report Date:

1970-05-12

Pagination or Media Count:

82.0

Abstract:

An analysis is made of experimentally determined stability characteristics of a series of ringtails in combination with bodies of revolution. Results of the analysis show ringtails to be efficient stabilizing devices, when missile overall diameter is limited.

Descriptors:

• *GUIDED MISSILES
• PITCH(MOTION)
• STATISTICAL DATA
• EFFICIENCY
• SUBSONIC CHARACTERISTICS
• STABILIZATION SYSTEMS
• BODIES OF REVOLUTION

Subject Categories:

• Guided Missiles
• Fluid Mechanics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE