Investigation of the Spin and Recovery Characteristics of a 0.057-Scale Model of the Modified Chance Vought XF7U-1 Airplane: TED No. NACA DE 311 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781289268039)

An investigation has been conducted in the Langley 20-foot free-spinning tunnel to determine the spin and recovery characteristics of a 0.057-scale model of the modified Chance Vought XF7U-1 airplane. The primary change in the design from that previously tested was a revision of the twin vertical tails. Tests were also made to determine the effect of installation of external wing tanks. The results indicated that the revision in the vertical tails did not greatly alter the spin and recovery characteristics of the model and recovery by normal use of controls (fill rapid rudder reversal followed approximately one-half turn later by movement of the stick forward of neutral) was satisfactory. Adding the external wing tanks to cause the recovery characteristics to become critical and border on an unsatisfactory condition; however, it was shown that satisfactory recovery could be obtained by jettisoning the tanks, followed by normal recovery technique.

Author: Nasa Technical Reports Server (Ntrs)
ISBN-10: 1289268037
ISBN-13: 9781289268039
Publisher: Bibliogov
Language: English
Published: 07/31/2013
Pages: 22
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.13lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.05d