Memorandum presenting the design of a piloted combustor intended for a ramjet engine of long flight range. The unit comprises a large annular basket of V-type cross section, the inner surface of which is slotted and bent into small V-gutters.

Report discussing the characteristics of the fuel control of the 48-inch diameter WRJ47-W-5 ramjet engine, including the time history of the fuel system pressures, fuel flow, and engine inlet total pressure. Oscillograph traces for the different variables are provided as well as the accuracy of the calibration factors.

Report discussing heat-transfer and pressure measurements obtained from flight testing of a model of the Titan intercontinental ballistic missile up to a specified Mach and Reynolds number. The heat-transfer coefficients were compared to theoretical results and a discrepancy was found during the accelerating portions of flight. Drag coefficients were obtained for a range of Mach numbers.

Memorandum presenting a comparison between the time history of skin temperature measured on the nose of a V-2 and the temperature computed using Eber's experimental relation for heat-transfer coefficients for conical bodies under supersonic conditions. A general method developed for making skin-temperature calculations is used to compute the variation of skin temperature with time for a wide range of values of the pertinent parameters. Results regarding the validity of skin-temperature calculations, ranges of skin temperature, and skin temperatures for a typical supersonic airplane are provided.

Memorandum presenting an investigation of the stability of several bodies of revolution having fineness ratios smaller than 1.0 and having rounded fronts and blunt bases. Free-drop tests were made in the vertical 20-foot free-spinning tunnel to determine the behavior of the various bodies in descent.

Report presenting experimental force and moment data obtained by pressure measurements on a wing of aspect ratio 8.02, 45 degree sweepback of the quarter-chord line, taper ratio of 0.45, and NACA 63(sub 1)A012 airfoil sections, which are compared with the calculated loadings obtained by standard methods and several variations of the methods. Results regarding the system of identifying solutions, spanwise load distribution, lift-curve slope, center of pressure, wing pitching moment, and induced drag are provided.

Report presenting an investigation in the transonic tunnel to determine the flow phenomena, pressure recovery, and external drag of a forward-located underslung air scoop mounted on a basic body of revolution with fineness ratio 11, which when cut off to provide an exit for the internal flow had a fineness ratio of 8. Results regarding the surface pressure distributions, drag, lift and pitching moment, and flow into the inlet on the modified model are provided.

Report presenting an investigation to determine the effect of varying the span and deflection angle of a 15-percent-chord slat on the longitudinal aerodynamic characteristics of a semispan wing with 49.1 degrees of sweepback at the leading edge, an aspect ratio of 3.78, a taper ratio of 0.586, and NACA 65A006 airfoil sections. Force measurements and chordwise pressure distributions were obtained on the wing and extended slat with and without a deflected trailing-edge flap.

Memorandum presenting an investigation of a horn-balanced, flap-type control mounted on a 55 degree sweptback, triangular wing of aspect ratio 3.5 conducted in the 9- by 12-inch supersonic blowdown tunnel. The control exhibited nonlinear variations of hinge moment with both angle of attack and deflection at all Mach numbers. Results regarding control characteristics of basic configuration, effects of control trailing-edge bluntness on control characteristics, and wing characteristics are provided.

The report describes the design of a piloted combustor intended for a ram-jet engine of long flight range. The unit comprises a large annular basket of V-type cross-section, the inner surface of which is slotted and bent into small V-gutters. At the trailing edge of the basket, eight V-gutters are used to propagate the flame into the main stream. A rectangular analog of this combustor was tested at air-flow conditions corresponding to those that might be obtained during cruise.

Report presenting longitudinal trim and drag at low lift of the North American YF-100A airplane at a range of Mach numbers as obtained with rocket-propelled models for an airplane, with the horizontal tail removed, and with wing removed conditions. Results regarding drag, longitudinal trim, longitudinal stability, and flutter and buffet are provided.

Report presenting heat-transfer and pressure measurements obtained from flight tests of a model of the Titan intercontinental ballistic missile. Turbulent flow was observed over the model throughout the flight with the exception of one station on the nose. Results regarding pressure measurements, heat transfer, and drag measurements are required.

Flight tests were conducted to determine the effect of length of a conical windshield on the drag of a bluff body moving at supersonic speeds. A comparison is made between results obtained and results of previous drag tests of body-windshield combinations.The effect of increasing the length of the windshield is discussed.

"This paper presents the results of flight tests to determine the lateral and directional stability and control characteristics of the Grumman F8F-1 airplane with three vertical-tail configurations. The data presented herein have no bearing on the performance characteristics of the airplane, which were not measured but which were considered to be exceptionally good. The conclusions reached regarding the lateral and directional stability and control characteristics are summarized in this report" (p. 1).

"This report presents the result of tests of a 0.35-scale model of the Bell P-39N-l airplane. Included are the longitudinal-stability and - control characteristics of the airplane as indicated by tests of the model equipped with each of two different sets of elevators. The results indicate good longitudinal stability and control throughout the speed range encounterable in flight" (p. 1).

An investigation of a 1/14-scale dynamically similar model of a panto-base version of the Chase C-123 airplane was conducted to evaluate the hydrodynamic characteristics of the airplane. The resistance, longitudinal stability, and spray patterns during take-off and general behavior in calm- and rough-water landings were determined. Brief calm-water tests were made to compare the initial vertical impact accelerations of the model with and without hydro-skis. Take-off stability was satisfactory for calm-water operation. A ratio of gross load to maximum resistance of 3,6 was obtained. Heavy spray reached the propellers only during ski emergence. The landing behavior in calm water and in waves 3 feet by 150 feet (full scale) was satisfactory for a normal range of trim angles. Initial impacts in calmwater landings resulted in vertical accelerations of about 2 1/2 with the hydro-skis installed and about 4g with the hydro-skis removed,.

Attempts were made to alleviate the buffeting of external fuel tanks mounted under the wings of a twin-engine Navy fighter airplane. The Mach number at which buffeting began was increased from 0,529 to 0.640 by streamlining the sway braces and by increasing the lateral rigidity of the sway brace system. Further increase of the Mach number, at which buffeting began to 0.725, was obtained by moving the external fuel tank to a position under the fuselage.

"This report presents the results of tests of a .35-scale model of the Bell P-39N-1 airplane. Included are the longitudinal-stability and -control characteristics of the airplane as indicated by tests of the model equipped with each of two different sets of elevators. The results indicate good longitudinal stability and control throughout the speed range encounterable in flight" (p. 1).