A Comparison of the Lateral Motion Calculated for Tailless and Conventional Airplanes
Description:
Theoretical analysts of lateral dynamic motion of tailless and conventional airplanes was made for fighter and heavy transport. Their reactions to a lateral gust and control power required by each for simple maneuvers were determined and compared. Both types of airplanes require almost identical aileron control power to perform a given maneuver; tailless airplane requires about 1-2 to 1-3 directional control power of conventional airplane. Tailless airplane also shows greatest displacement for …
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Date:
February 1947
Creator:
Harper, Charles W. & Jones, Arthur L.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department