Effect of Missile Nose Length and Shape on Fin Effectiveness,

Rubin, Donald V.; Pettis, Wiley, Jr

Effect of Missile Nose Length and Shape on Fin Effectiveness,

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Abstract:

A wind tunnel investigation of the effect of missile nose length and shape on fin aerodynamics was conducted using four nose configurations in combination with five fin configurations. The distance between the nose and the fins was varied by using two body spacers. Total model length varied from 8.5 to 13.5 calibers. The tests were conducted at Mach numbers from 1.75 to 4.5 at an angle of attack range of -4 to 16 degrees. The effects of nose length and shape on missile normal force, center of pressure, and axial force are shown. Author

Author(s):

Rubin, Donald V. ; Pettis, Wiley, Jr

Author Organization(s):

ARMY MISSILE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING LAB REDSTONE ARSENAL AL AER OBALLISTICS DIRECTORATE

Pagination:

0139

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Report Number(s):

RD-TM-70-4

Project Number(s):

DA-1-M-2623-XXA-206

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):

*GUIDED MISSILES, *FINS, STABILIZATION, CONFIGURATIONS, NOSE CONES, AFTERBODIES, OGIVES, SLENDER BODIES, WIND TUNNEL MODELS, ANGLE OF ATTACK, STATISTICAL DATA

Field(s)/Group(s):

Aerodynamics, Guided Missiles

Report Date:

1970 Apr 30