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The aerodynamics of some guided projectilesSome characteristic projectile shapes are considered with various added components intended to provide lift, stability, and control. The intent of the additions is to provide some means for altering the normal ballistic flight path of a projectile for various purposes such as: achieving greater accuracy at the impact point, selecting alternate impact points, extending range, improved evasion, and so on. The configurations presented illustrate the effects of a flare, wings, and tails for providing stability and lift, and the effects of aft-tails, a close-coupled flap, and all-moving forward wings for control. The relative merits of the various configurations, all of which provided for flight path alterations, are discussed.
Document ID
19840059586
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Spearman, M. L.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Subject Category
Aerodynamics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 84-2097
Accession Number
84A42373
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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