Measurements of the Flying Qualities of a Supermarine Spitfire VA Airplane

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Abstract:

Airplane is a single-place, single-engine, low-wing, cantilever monoplane with retractable landing gear and partial wing span split flaps. General specifications are given. All flight tests were made with cg 31.4 inches behind leading edge of wing at root. Mean aerodynamic chord of 85 inches was computed to be 4.80 inches back of leading edge of wing at root. Flying qualities observed by these tests may be summarized in terms of accepted standards for satisfactory flying qualities.

Author(s):
Phillips, William H. ; Vensel, Joseph R.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR AERONAUTICS LANGLEY FIELD VA LANGLEY AERONAUTICAL LABORATORY
Descriptive Note:
Wartime rept.
Pagination:
0053

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NACA-WR-L-334
Monitor Series:
NACA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*FIGHTER AIRCRAFT, AERODYNAMICS, CANTILEVER BEAMS, FLIGHT TESTING, LANDING GEAR, LEADING EDGES, WINGS
Keyword(s):
ATI 13301, ATI COLLECTION
Report Date:
1942 Sep 01
Creation Date:
2014 Sep 03