Wind-tunnel investigation of the aerodynamic characteristics of the M2-F2 lifting-body entry configuration at transonic and supersonic Mach numbers

Results are presented for wind tunnel tests of a one to twelve scale model of the M2-F2 lifting body entry configuration at transonic and supersonic speeds. The Mach number was varied from 0.6 to 2.0. Reynolds numbers ranged from 4 to 13 million. Angles of attack and sideslip varied from minus 8 degrees to plus 20 degrees and minus 4 degrees to plus 6 degrees respectively. A brief history of the development of the configuration is included.