Wind Tunnel Tests of Modified BLU-87/B Fragmentation Bombs

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Abstract:

The report presents wind tunnel static and free oscillation aerodynamic data on the BLU-87B fragmentation bomb for the standard and 11 modified configurations. The tests were conducted to obtain increased dispersion of the BLU-87B bomb. The bomb was modified to obtain an S-shaped pitching-moment curve where the bomb trims at a non-zero angle angle of attack. This incidence produces a lift force which increases the amount of dispersion as compared to dispersion from ram air only.

Author(s):
Schlegel, Mark O.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LAB EGLIN AFB FL
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Mar-Apr 1972
Pagination:
0035

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFATL-TR-72-132
Project Number(s):
AF-5974
Monitor Series:
AFATL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*FRAGMENTATION AMMUNITION, ANGLE OF ATTACK, WIND TUNNEL MODELS, BOMB TRAJECTORIES, MODIFICATION KITS, BOMB COMPONENTS, NOSE CONES, CONFIGURATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Guided Missile Dynamics, Configurations and Control Surfaces, Aerial Bombs
Keyword(s):
MUNITIONS MODIFICATION, BLU 87 B BOMBS, COMPUTER AIDED ANALYSIS
Report Date:
1972 Jul 01