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Calculation of the Lateral Stability of a Directly Coupled Tandem-Towed Fighter Airplane and Correlation with Experimental DataA theoretical method is presented for predicting the dynamic lateral stability characteristics of an airplane towed in tandem by a much larger airplane. Values of period and time to damp to one-half amplitude and rolling motions calculated by an analog computer have been correlated with results of two experimental investigations conducted in the Langley free-flight tunnel which were part of a U.S. Air Force program (Project FICON) to develop a satisfactory arrangement by which a bomber could tow a parasite fighter. In general, the theoretical results agree with the experimental results.
Document ID
20050029387
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Other - NACA Research Memorandum
Authors
Shanks, Robert E. (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. Langley Aeronautical Lab. Langley Field, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 22, 2013
Publication Date
June 24, 1958
Subject Category
Aircraft Stability And Control
Report/Patent Number
NACA-RM-SL55D18
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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