Title: Flight Tests to Determine the Effect of Taper on the Zero-lift Drag of Wings at Low Supersonic Speeds
Abstract: Abstract : Tests were conducted on wings having taper ratios from 0 to 1 mounted on rocket propelled test bodies to determine the effect of taper on the zero lift drag of wings at low supersonic speeds. Detailed data on models and test conditions are provided. comparison is made between results of theoretical drag calculations of tapered wings and applicable experimental values derived. Maximum thickness, leading edge, and trailing edge sweep are used in determining drag coefficient. At a constant leading edge sweep of 45 degree, no orderly variation of drag coefficient with taper ratio occurs.
Publication Year: 1947
Publication Date: 1947-07-13
Language: en
Type: article
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