Wind-tunnel investigation at low speeds of a model of the Kestrel (XV-6A) vectored-trust V/STOL airplane

Longitudinal and lateral stability data were obtained with the model out of and in ground effect over a moving ground plane for a range of model angles of attack and sideslip at various thrust coefficients. These data were taken primarily at thrust coefficients which simulate transition speeds on the airplane between hover and 200 knots. Some data, however, represent the effect of thrust deflection at speeds up to 350 knots. Also presented are the effects of control-surface deflections and interference between the jets and free stream.