Accession Number:
ADA030208
Title:
Comparison of Two Methods Used to Measure Aerodynamic Loads Acting on Captive Store Models in Wind Tunnel Tests
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Apr 1973-May 1976
Corporate Author:
ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER ARNOLD AFB TN
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1976-09-01
Pagination or Media Count:
263.0
Abstract:
In a series of wind tunnel tests, measurements were made of the aerodynamic loads acting on eight different store configurations supported in and near the external captive position on a 120-scale model of the F-4C aircraft. Store models included blunt and contoured afterbody shapes, stable and unstable configurations, and large pylon-mounted and small rack-mounted configurations. Six components of forces and moments were measured using two methods of supporting the store models an internal bracket support technique IBS, and a dual sting support technique. Some characteristics of the interference flow field of the aircraft were also inferred.
Descriptors:
Subject Categories:
- Aerodynamics
- Attack and Fighter Aircraft
- Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods