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High-performance wings with significant leading-edge thrust at supersonic speedsA new class of curved-leading-edge wings with which significant levels of leading-edge thrust may be achieved at moderate supersonic speeds is suggested. A recent analysis of the factors limiting such leading-edge thrust has led to a new method for the prediction of attainable leading-edge thrust from subsonic through supersonic speeds for wings of arbitrary planform. Recent supersonic tests of a new wing shape, which largely meets design criteria given by the new prediction method, give evidence of significant levels of leading-edge thrust. The consequent unusually high levels of aerodynamic performance should renew interest in supersonic-cruise vehicle design in general and in cruise-speed selection in particular.
Document ID
19790063911
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Robins, A. W.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Carlson, H. W.
(NASA Langley Research Center High-Speed Aerodynamics Div., Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1979
Subject Category
Aerodynamics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 79-1871
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Aircraft Systems and Technology Meeting
Location: New York, NY
Start Date: August 20, 1979
End Date: August 22, 1979
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
79A47924
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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