Memorandum presenting an analysis comparing engine performance determined by use of a method involving adjustment of engine cycle calculations using JP-4 fuel with performance obtained using hydrogen as a fuel.

Report discussing an investigation to determine the low-speed aerodynamic characteristics of a North American FJ-3 airplane with a segmented spoiler-slot-deflector lateral control system installed ahead of convention ailerons and operated as individual units and as combined segments. The longitudinal characteristics of the plane, the spoiler-slot-deflector effectiveness, and spoiler-deflector hinge-moment data are all described.

Memorandum presenting the results of an experimental investigation to determine the pressure-distribution characteristics of a conically cambered wing with and without pylon-mounted engine nacelles for Mach numbers of 1.6 and 1.9. The pressure data obtained during this investigation indicate that the low-pressure region existing on the upper surface over the forward part of the wing was spread over a larger proportion of the local chord than would be the case for an uncambered wing.

Report presenting an investigation of the aerodynamic characteristics of various configurations of the Republic F-105 in the transonic tunnel at Mach numbers from 0.60 to 1.13. Results in this report include the static longitudinal stability and control characteristics, the effect of various configuration modifications on lift-drag ratio, the effect of subsonic and supersonic inlets and external stores, and the effect of area-distribution modifications on performance.

Report discussing tests of a model of the Chance Vought Regulus II missile to determine the lift, static stability, dynamic stability, trim, duct information, and drag for a range of Mach numbers.

Report presenting an investigation to determine separately the aerodynamic characteristics of a Douglas Aircraft Company store and a semispan delta-wing-fuselage configuration in the presence of one another. The store was located at the 50-percent-semispan station with the store nose both ahead of and behind the wing leading edge for two longitudinal and three vertical positions.

Report presenting analytical estimates of the thrust, efficiency, drag, and weight of the air-turborocket engine. The effects of changes in the engine components on design and off-design performance are emphasized. Results regarding the performance, effect of design parameters, effect of subsonic cruising Mach number, geometry variations, engine weight estimates, and comparison with turbojet engines are provided.

An experimental invesitgation of the effect of increasing the first-stator area of the J71-97 experimental three-stage turbine from 97 percent of design to 132 percent revealed (1) the maximum efficiency obtained decreased from 0.891 to 0.869, (2) the choking equivalent weight flows increased by approximately 13.6 percent, and (3) at the turbine match points required to maintain the compressor at constant design equivalent conditions the turbine efficiency decreased from 0.87 to 0.86.

Wind-tunnel tests have been made to determine the static longitudinal stability of several models of a short-range artillery shell at Mach numbers of 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, and 1.2. The results of the tests indicated that the best of the spool-shaped shells was statically stable in pitch at all test Mach numbers for an angle-of-attack range up to about 10 degrees. The best of the finned shells was stable to a maximum angle of attack of about 6 degrees.

"A negligible effect on turbine efficiency and only a small decrease in turbine weight flow were observed when the J71 experimental turbine with 97-percent-design stator areas was modified to include shrouding of the third-stage rotor" (p. 1).

From Summary: "During the course of an aerodynamic loads investigation of a model of the Martin XP6M-1 flying boat in the Langley 16-foot transonic tunnel, longitudinal-aerodynamic-performance information was obtained. Data were obtained at speeds up to and exceeding those anticipated for the seaplane in level flight and included the Mach number range from 0.84. to 1.09. The angle of attack was varied from -2deg to 6deg and the average Reynolds number, based on wing mean aerodynamic chord, was about 3.7 x 10(exp 6)."

"An experimental investigation of the internal-flow conditions of a J71 experimental turbine equipped with 97-percent-design stator areas was conducted at equivalent design speed and near equivalent design work. The results of the investigation indicate that the stage work distribution closely approximates design, the actual distribution being 44.1, 33.4, and 22.5 percent for the first, second, and third stages, respectively. The first-, second-, and third-stage efficiencies were 0.894, 0.858, and 0.792, respectively" (p. 1).

From Summary: "The over-all component performance characteristics of a J71 experimental three-stage turbine with 97 percent design stator areas were determined over a range of speed and pressure ratio at inlet-air conditions of approximately 35 inches of mercury absolute and 700 degrees R. The turbine break internal efficiency at design operating conditions was 0.877; the maximum efficiency of 0.886 occurred at a pressure ratio of 4.0 at 120 percent of design equivalent rotor speed. In general, the turbine yielded a wide range of efficient operation, permitting flexibility in the choice of different modes of engine operation."

Report presenting an investigation to determine the effect of motion periodicity on the aerodynamic derivatives due to yawing velocity and yawing acceleration for a 60 degree delta wing, a 45 degree sweptback wing, and an unswept wing. Results were obtained from steady-state yawing-flow tests and tests of model performing pure sinusoidal yawing oscillations. Results regarding the static longitudinal characteristics, derivatives due to yawing velocity, and derivatives due to yawing acceleration are provided.

Report presenting an investigation utilizing a blowdown-type tunnel to determine the effects of a propulsive jet on a zero angle-of-attack wing surface located in the vicinity of both a choked convergent nozzle and a convergent-divergent nozzle. Static-pressure surveys were made on a flat surface located in the vicinity of the propulsive jet. Results regaridng the jet-off and jet-on pressure coefficients, shock waves, and incremental normal force are provided.

Report presenting a high-pressure-ratio axial-flow turbojet engine in the altitude wind tunnel to determine the effect of inlet-duct length on engine operation. Data were obtained with a short bellmouth inlet and a 20-foot duct section of uniform diameter between the inlet and compressor. Results regarding the steady-state characteristics, acceleration characteristics, compressor stall limits, and surge characteristics are provided.

Report presenting basic principles affecting the performance of side-inlet air-induction systems as well as an examination of the performance of several fuselage side inlets and a comparison with nose inlets. Methods for improving the performance of both types of inlets are reviewed.

Report presenting flight testing over a range of Mach numbers to determine the rolling behavior of a swept-wing airplane with lateral-longitudinal coupling. Results regarding the size of the tail area, speed effects, engine gyroscopic effects, and wing-tip extensions are provided.

Report presenting results of testing of a rocket model with cruciform 60 degree triangular wings in continuous rough air at transonic speeds. The wing arrangement tested appears to be useful for improving the accuracy of the results. Results regarding the characteristics of the rough-air response, variation of acceleration with Mach number, and evaluation of the cruciform arrangement are provided.

Report presenting an evaluation of data obtained with an automatic constant inlet-pressure control valve designed to facilitate the study of transient engine performance characteristics in the altitude wind tunnel. The engine characteristics obtained by use of the pressure valve were compared with those obtained with a bellmouth inlet operating in simulated free-stream conditions.

Memorandum presenting an application of the supersonic area rule concept to the deign of a straight-wing-body combination with large symmetrically mounted nacelles located at the 70-percent-semispan station. The pressure drag from the configuration with nacelles was found to be significantly less than that from a corresponding configuration without nacelles throughout the Mach number range.

Report presenting a theoretical investigation to determine the static and dynamic characteristics of a control-surface actuator and missile combination, with primary consideration given to the minimization of the effects of Mach number and altitude.The results indicate that the type of actuator studied in combination with a missile might replace a gain-adjusted acceleration control system. Results regarding the control-system static characteristics, control-system dynamic characteristics, comparison of torposervo and position-servo actuation, and some suggestions for further research are provided.

Report presenting a low-speed investigation to determine the static and damping derivatives of a 60 degree delta wing, a 45 degree swept wing, and an unswept wing from 0 to 90 degrees angle of attack. Results regarding the static longitudinal stability characteristics, static lateral stability characteristics, damping characteristics.

Report presenting an investigation of the effectiveness and loading characteristics of an aileron mounted on an unswept-wing-body configuration. A flap-type outboard aileron was tested with and without paddle balances at a range of Mach numbers and angles of attack. The aileron effectiveness, hinge-moment parameter, and effect of the paddle balances are presented.