Results of preliminary flight investigation of aerodynamic characteristics of the NACA two-stage supersonic research model RM-1 stabilized in roll at transonic and supersonic velocities (open access)

Results of preliminary flight investigation of aerodynamic characteristics of the NACA two-stage supersonic research model RM-1 stabilized in roll at transonic and supersonic velocities

Report presenting the design of a two-stage, solid-fuel, rocket-propelled, general research pilotless aircraft suitable for investigating stability and control at supersonic velocities. The flight test investigation is described and information is provided for zero-length launchers and operational flight-test techniques of two-stage rockets. Results regarding launching characteristics and lateral stabilization and control flight tests are provided.
Date: March 19, 1947
Creator: Pitkin, Marvin; Garner, William N. & Curfman, Howard J., Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library