Report discussing a model of a delta-wing configuration with four engines mounted two to a nacelle below the wing that was tested a variety of Mach numbers and Reynolds numbers. The wing static-pressure coefficients, wing pressure coefficients, and lift coefficient of different configurations are described.

Report presenting an investigation to determine the effects of simulated engine nacelles and wing-root freedoms on the flutter characteristics of a cambered, modified, swept, tapered, semispan wing through a range of Mach numbers. Wings were tested with and without nacelles and with the model restrained, free to roll, and free to translate in the vertical direction. Results regarding the effect of nacelles, flutter boundary, and effect of wing-mount freedom are provided.

Report presenting flight and analog-simulator tests with a prototype automatic interceptor in order to study the effects of elevating the radar-boresight axis on the stability and tracking performance of the system. Results regarding effects of interceptor rolling motion upon tracking errors, similarity of flight results and analog-computer results, effect of elevating the radar-boresight axis upon stability, effect of elevating the radar-boresight axis upon the required bank-angle feedback, and application of the principle of elevated radar-boresight axis are provided.

Report discussing testing to evaluate some of the major aspects of mounting and launching missiles from the leading edge of a wing, including experimentation with six missile models at several Mach numbers. Information from flight tests and launching tests is provided.

Memorandum presenting an investigation of performance estimates of aircraft nuclear propulsion (ANP) systems. This paper includes a relation of current estimated ANP performance to the future requirements that nuclear propulsion systems will be required to meet.

Memorandum presenting the flow characteristics of two supersonic-impulse-turbine-blade sections designed for a turning angle of 160 degrees. Results regarding the full-contour blade, free streamline blades, and a comparison of the performance are provided.

"The net heat of combustion of a sample of tetraethyldiborane was found to be 20,400 plus or minus 130 Btu per pound for the reaction of liquid fuel to gaseous carbon dioxide, gaseous water ,and solid boric oxide. The measurements were made in a Parr oxygen bomb calorimeter and the combustion is believed to have been 99 percent complete. A more reasonable value for the net heat of combustion would therefore be 20,600 plus or minus 130 Btu per pound" (p. 1).

Report presenting the lateral stability and control characteristics of the Convair YF-102 airplane during flights for the NACA research program. The investigation included gradually increasing sideslips, rudder-fixed aileron rolls, rudder pulses, and trim runs at two different altitudes over the test Mach number range. The lateral handling characteristics appeared satisfactory when viewed in terms of gradually increasing sideslips.

Report presenting a comparison of performance estimates of aircraft nuclear propulsion (ANP) systems and an attempt to determine the manner in which the estimated nuclear propulsion system performance in conjunction with the estimated airframe performance will lead to a useful military airplane.

Report presenting an investigation in the transonic tunnels to determine the aerodynamic force characteristics at low lift coefficients for a 2-percent-thick trapezoidal wing tested in combination with basic and indented bodies. The effects of wing leading-edge droop and wing thickness were investigated. Testing occurred over a range of Mach numbers and angles of attack.

Report presenting a study of the flow characteristics of two supersonic-impulse-turbine-blade sections designed for a turning angle of 160 degrees. The primary difference between the two sections was the cutting away of a large portion of the convex surface and the presence of a free streamline as the boundary of flow in the passage. Results regarding the full-contour blade, free-streamline blade, and a comparison of the two are provided.

Report presenting the status of spin research for recent airplane designs as interpreted. Some of the major problem areas discussed include interpretation of results of spin-model research, analytical spin studies, techniques involved int he measurement of various parameters in the spin, effectiveness of controls during spins and recoveries, influence of long noses, strakes, and canards on spin and recovery characteristics, and correlation of airplane and model spin and recovery characteristics.

Report presenting an investigation of a free-flight model of a delta-wing configuration with four engines mounted two to a nacelle below the wing with rocket turbojet simulators operating at a range of Mach numbers. Results regarding wing pressure coefficients, fuselage pressure coefficient, airplane aerodynamic characteristics, and airplane trim are provided.

Report presenting flight and analog-simulator tests with a prototype automatic interceptor in order to study the effects of elevating the radar-boresight axis on the stability and tracking performance of the system. The interceptor was designed to perform the lead-pursuit type of attacks and test runs were made in flight and on the analog simulator with and without lead-angle computation. Results regarding the effects of interceptor rolling motion upon tracking errors, similarity of flight results and analog-computer results, effect of elevating the radar-boresight axis upon stability, and application of the principle of elevated radar-boresight axis are provided.

Report presenting an experimental investigation made in the supersonic flutter tunnel to determine the effects of simulated engine nacelles and wing-root freedoms on the flutter characteristics of a cambered, modified, swept, tapered, semispan wing over a range of Mach numbers. Results regarding the effect of nacelles, flutter boundary, and effect of wing-mount freedom are provided.

Report presenting an investigation to study methods for improving the pressure-recovery characteristics of two-dimensional, variable-geometry, supersonic-subsonic diffuser systems. Results without injection, with injection, and effect of diffuser configuration on wind-tunnel performance are provided.

Report presenting a flight investigation to determine the effectiveness of three fuselage indentations for reducing the pressure drag of a 45 degree sweptback-wing-body configuration at a range of Mach numbers. The results indicate that the supersonic area rule can be used to determine indentations with low pressure drag over a Mach number range in which the blunt leading edge is subsonic. Information about total drag and pressure drag is provided.

Report presenting a low-amplitude free-oscillation investigation at zero angle of attack of the damping in yaw and directional stability of a fuselage-tail configuration through a range of reduced frequency. The damping in yaw was found to decrease with Mach numbers above 0.8 and became the lowest at about 1.0. An increase in reduced frequency was observed to cause a decrease in damping in yaw and directional stability for the test frequency range.

Memorandum presenting an investigation conducted in the high-speed 7- by 10-foot tunnel of the effects of various horizontal fuselage forebody fins on the directional and longitudinal stability characteristics at high subsonic speeds of a complete model with a 45 degree sweptback wing mounted in a high position on the fuselage. The model wing had an aspect ratio of 4, a taper ratio of 0.30, and NACA 65A006 airfoil sections parallel to the free stream.

Report presenting the results of an investigation of wing-body juncture interference effects at high subsonic and transonic speeds. Three different model series were used: one with a swept wing of aspect ratio 6 and two with swept wings of aspect ratio 3. Results regarding drag, lift, pressure distributions, and tests with the body alone are provided.

Combustion efficiencies obtained with gaseous methane were compared with reported data obtained with gaseous propane for the same experimental combustor configuration. The combustion efficiencies obtained with methane were 98, 91, and 77 percent at simulated flight altitudes of 56,000, 70,000 and 80,000 feet, corresponding to combustor inlet-air pressures from 15 to 5 inches of mercury absolute. Combustion efficiencies with propane were equivalent to those with methane up to a simulated altitude of 70,000 feet. At the most severe conditions investigated propane operated with a higher efficiency and over a wider range of fuel-air ratio than methane.