Aerodynamic control of fighter aircraft by manipulation of forebody vorticesMethods of enhancing aircraft controllability and maneuverability at high angles of attack by manipulating the forebody vortices are discussed. Pneumatic control methods including jet blowing, slot blowing, and suction, and mechanical control methods using forebody and nose tip strakes are reviewed. The potential of various control devices in controlling the forebody flow, and thus, providing controlled yawing moments at high angles of attack are illustrated using wind tunnel results from a generic fighter and water tunnel results from an F/A-18.
Document ID
19920009549
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Malcolm, Gerald N. (Eidetics International, Inc. Torrance, CA, United States)
Ng, T. Terry (Eidetics International, Inc. Torrance, CA, United States)