Report presenting the results of a wind-tunnel investigation of the low-speed aerodynamic characteristics of a 45 degree sweptback horizontal-tail model of aspect ratio 2 and a comparison of these results with results for a model of the same aspect ratio with an unswept hinge line. Results regarding the lift and hinge-moment parameters, static longitudinal stability, effect of Reynolds number, effect of standard roughness, effect of removing elevator nose seal, and visualization of the air flow are provided.

Report presenting a wind-tunnel investigation to explore the merits of split and chord-extension flaps on a 45 degree sweptback wing. Testing occurred at low speed on a semispan model equipped with split flaps of 60 and 90-percent span and a full-span chord-extension flap. Results regarding split flaps, chord-extension flap, and resultant lift coefficients after balancing pitching-moment coefficients are provided.

Report presenting an investigation to evaluate the engine service performance of nozzle-diaphragm blades of AISI 321 and AISI 347 stainless steels. Data were obtained from three nozzle diaphragms alternately bladed with each of the two materials. Results regarding a visual inspection, a metallurgical examination, the mechanism of cracking, and the classification of failures are provided.

Report presenting rocket-powered flight tests from high subsonic to supersonic speeds and at high Reynolds numbers to determine the zero-lift drag of a transonic wing-body and body-alone configuration. The configuration tested featured a wing of 45 degree sweepback, aspect ratio 4, taper ratio 0.6, and an NACA 65A006 airfoil section, and a body of fineness ratio of 10 and a frontal area equal to 6.06 percent of the wing-plan-form area.

An investigation was conducted at a Mach number of 1.91 to determine spanwise pressure distribution over a wing tip in a region influenced by a sharp subsonic leading edge swept back at 70 degrees. Except for pressure distribution on the top surface in the immediate vicinity of the subsonic leading edge, the maximum difference between linearized theory and experimental data was 2 1/2 percent (of free-stream dynamic pressure) for angles of attack up to 4 degrees and 7 percent for angles of attack up to 8 degrees. Pressures on the top surface nearest the subsonic edge indicated local expansions beyond values predicted by linearized theory.

Report presenting an investigation of the two-dimensional aerodynamic characteristics of several NACA airfoil sections at four Reynolds numbers. Results regarding the minimum drag, maximum lift, lift-curve slope, and angle of zero lift and pitching moment are provided.

Memorandum presenting the low-speed lateral-control characteristics of a 37 degree sweptback semispan wing of aspect ratio 6 and NACA 64-series airfoil sections in the 19-foot pressure tunnel. The investigation included the measurement of the hinge-moment characteristics of an aileron and the rolling-effectiveness characteristics of the aileron and two configurations of spoilers.

Memorandum describing wind-tunnel tests made to determine the aerodynamic characteristics of a 20-percent-chord plain aileron on a semispan wing with the NACA 0012-64 section. The report includes the results of tests of the wing unswept and swept back 45 degrees and with the aileron deflected from 0 to 10 degrees.

An investigation of the damping-in-roll characteristics of three wings with an aspect ratio of 4, a taper ratio of 0.6, three sweep angles at the quarter chord line, and the NACA 65A006 section as determined through a range of Mach numbers and angles of attack.

"A flight investigation was conducted with a fighter-type airplane to determine the loss in rolling effectiveness due to wing twist, and the results are compared with the loss in rolling effectiveness calculated by use of a simplified method. The computed rolling velocities showed good agreement with experimentally determined rolling velocities throughout the Mach number range covered by the flights. Extrapolation of the flight data indicated a Mach number for reversal which agreed well with that obtained from calculations" (p. 1).

Report presenting testing of several delta wing-aileron configurations as part of a general investigation of their rolling effectiveness characteristics at transonic and supersonic speeds. Results regarding wing-aileron rolling effectiveness and drag are provided.

A heat-transfer investigation was conducted with water flowing in an electrically heated Inconel tube with an inside diameter of 0.204 inch and a length-diameter ratio of 50 for ranges of Reynolds number up to 100,000 and of entrance pressure up to 200 inches of mercury gage. Correlation of average heat-transfer coefficients was obtained by use of the familiar Nusselt relation, wherein the physical properties of water were evaluated at an average bulk temperature. For conditions in which no boiling occurred, the data gave a good correlation. Runs made in the nucleate-boiling region, however, gave higher values of heat-transfer coefficient than would be predicted by the Nusselt relation.

Report presenting an investigation at low speed in the Langley full-scale tunnel of the downwash, sidewash, and wake behind a large-scale 60 degree triangular wing with 10-percent-thick biconvex airfoil sections. Results regarding the air-stream surveys for three different configurations and stability and trim are provided.

Memorandum presenting an investigation to determine the practicability of using blade boundary-layer control in order to obtain high turning angles in a stator-blade row. The overall performance of the stage was obtained for a range of weight flows at each of three tip speeds with and without hub section. Results regarding slot configuration, overall performance, and stator-blade wakes are provided.

"A rocket-propelled model of the X-3 configuration equipped with an all-movable tail of aspect ratio 3.0 has been flown to determine the longitudinal characteristics of this configuration at high lift coefficients. An analysis of the response of the model to rapid deflections of the horizontal tail gave information on lift, drag, longitudinal stability, and longitudinal trim change. The primary result of the tests was that the configuration was indicated to have very unstable tendencies at lift coefficients above the stall and at Mach number near 0.7" (p. 1).

Report presenting testing of the effects of the following variables on combustion performance are determined: inlet-air temperature, combustion-chamber-inlet Mach number and pressure, and fuel density and volatility.

Report presenting design features for the instrumentation used in a study of the transient performance of gas-turbine engines and control systems. The dynamic characteristics of the instrumentation are discussed and examples of typical acceleration data for a controlled and an uncontrolled engine are provided.

Report discussing an investigation into the effects of camber and leading-edge-flap deflection on the pressure pulsations on thin rigid airfoils at a range of Mach numbers. The ideal camber or flap deflection was found to be dependent on Mach number and normal-force coefficient. The results of this testing, which used a 64A006 airfoil, was compared to previous testing using a 65A006 airfoil.

Report presenting an investigation on a body of revolution with a sweptback wing with a 0.25-mean-aerodynamic-chord point at the maximum body diameter and 1.2 mean aerodynamic chords behind the maximum diameter. The fuselage had a fineness ratio of 10, a 45 degree swept wing with an aspect ratio of 4.0, a taper ratio of 0.6, and NACA 65A006 airfoil sections parallel to the plane of symmetry. Lift, drag, pitching moments, and angles of attack were measured at a range of Mach numbers.

Report presenting an investigation of the hypersonic similarity law for steady flow about bodies of revolution by correlating the forces and moments from tests at a range of Mach numbers and angles of attack. The data for the lifting cones and ogives are correlated by the hypersonic similarity law. Results regarding the similitude for lift and pitching moment and similitude for drag are provided.

Report presenting an investigation in the supersonic blowdown tunnel to determine the effects of external store location on the lift, drag, and pitching-moment characteristics of a 60 degree delta wing at Mach numbers of 1.41, 1.62, and 1.96. Brief comparative tests were also made to determine the effect of changing the sweep of the strut attaching the store to the wing and of changing the chordwise location of the swept strut.

From Introduction: "The intermediate subsonic speed range is considered and the liquid-metal turbine-propeller cycle discussed in this report. In this report, compressor pressure ratio, heat-exchanger air-inlet Mach number, and turbine-inlet temperature were optimized for maximum engine net thrust per engine-plus-heat-exchanger weight (minimum airplane gross weight) for a range of heat-exchanger effective wall temperature."

Report presenting a wind-tunnel investigation to determine the low-speed static and rotary stability derivatives of a model of the Douglas D-558-II airplane in the landing configuration. Results regarding the static longitudinal characteristics, static lateral characteristics, characteristics in rolling flow, and characteristics in yawing flow are provided.

From Introduction: "The present report is intended to give a qualitative picture of the operation of each stage of a multistage compressor over a range of actual operating conditions from 50 to 100 percent design speed and to point out some means of achieving improved off-design performance. The method used in the report is primarily analytical and is based on single-stage-performance results."