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Full-scale Wind-tunnel Tests of the Longitudinal Stability and Control Characteristics of the XV-1 Convertiplane in the Autorotating Flight RangeForce and moments were measured for the XV-1 convertaplane at 75 to 150 knots. Rotor on and off and propeller powered and off configurations were investigated. The characteristics of the V-tab horizontal tail and its downwash field were studied. Lift interference between fixed wing and rotor and possible means of drag reduction were considered.
Document ID
19930088539
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Hickey, David H
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
May 17, 1956
Report/Patent Number
NACA-RM-A55K21a
Report Number: NACA-RM-A55K21a
Accession Number
93R17829
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
STABILITY, LONGITUDINAL - STATIC
AIRPLANES - COMPONENTS IN COMBINATION
HELICOPTERS
AUTOGIROS
WINGS, ROTATING - AUTOROTATING
CONTROL, LONGITUDINAL

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