Report presenting data to determine the component and overall engine performance up to an altitude limit for the J71-A-11 (600-B36) turbojet engine. Engine operation using JP-4 fuel at Mach number 0.8 was satisfactory up to an altitude of about 60,000 to 65,000 feet, and engine operation with marginal combustion stability was maintained to an altitude of about 80,000 feet. Results regarding the altitude operating limits, component performance, overall engine performance, contribution of individual component losses to overall engine performance losses, exhaust-nozzle-area requirements, and altitude performance at rated engine conditions are provided.

Memorandum presenting an investigation of the J71-A-11 (600-B36) turbojet engine conducted in an altitude wind tunnel, and more specifically the component and overall engine performance up to the altitude limit imposed by the use of MIL-F-5624A, grade JP-4, fuel. The data were then extended to higher altitudes by the use of gaseous-hydrogen fuel. Results regarding altitude operating limits, component performance, overall engine performance, contribution of individual component losses to overall engine performance losses, exhaust-nozzle-area requirements, and altitude performance at rated engine conditions are provided.

From Introduction: "The present report gives results at a Mach number of 4.04 of the part of the program concerned with flap controls at Mach numbers from 1.62 to 6.9."

From Introduction: "As a part of the comprehensive investigation of the XJ34-WE-32 engine conducted in the NACA Lewis altitude wind tunnel, the over-all-performance was determined over a range of altitudes and flight Mach numbers. Other phases of the investigation are reported in reference 1. The results are given in tables and also in graphical form to show the trends of engine performance associated with changes of altitude, flight Mach number, and exhaust-nozzle area."

Report presenting data obtained three single annular-type combustors with different combustor inlet-air pressure profiles over a range of engine speeds. Results regarding effect of changing combustor inlet-air pressure profile and hole geometry on combustor performance, performance of the prototype J40-WE-8 turbojet engine combustor, correlation of combustion efficiency with engine fuel-air ratio and combustion parameter, and comparison of several combustors from different turbojet engines are provided.

Memorandum presenting an investigation of the effects of higher degrees of forming in biaxial stretch-forming of polymethyl methacrylate to about 50-percent strain. Sheets of commercial cast polymethyl methacrylate were hot-stretched approximately 100 and 150 percent, respectively, and tests were conducted on this material and on unstretched cotton material. Results regarding the standard tensile tests, stress-solvent crazing, surface abrasion tests, and x-ray diffraction patterns are provided.

Report presenting an investigation to determine the effects of plan-form taper on the aerodynamic characteristics of a series of symmetrical, unswept wings with thicknesses of 8-percent chord. The wings were tested with four different bodies of revolution over a range of Mach numbers. Results regarding the lift, drag, pitching-moment, lift-curve slope, lift-drag ratio, and pitching-moment curve are provided.

Report presenting an investigation at Mach number 1.61 of the effects of chordwise fences and attached tabs on the hinge-moment characteristics of a half-delta tip control mounted on a 60 degree delta wing. Testing occurred over a range of angles of attack and control deflection. Results indicated that, in general, the effect of fences was to improve the linearity of hinge-moment curves and increase the negative values of slope parameters of hinge moment against control deflection and angle of attack.

Report presenting an investigation in the high-speed tunnel for a range of Mach numbers to determine the lateral control characteristics of a wing-fuselage combination with the wing quarter-chord line swept back 32.6 degrees, an aspect ratio of 4, a taper ratio of 0.6, and an NACA 65A006 section. Results regarding yawing-moment characteristics, spoiler-slot-deflector testing, and rolling-moment coefficient are provided.

Report discussing the division of load among the wing, fuselage, and tail for several aircraft configurations at subsonic and supersonic speeds. The load that each component carries at various Mach numbers and angles of attack is described.

"An investigation has been conducted in the Langley 20-foot free-spinning tunnel to determine the spin and recovery characteristics of a 0.057-scale model of the modified Chance Vought XF7U-1 airplane. The primary change in the design from that previously tested was a revision of the twin vertical tails. Tests were also made to determine the effect of installation of external wing tanks" (p. 1).

Report discusses the development and testing of a rocket-propelled test vehicle to investigate aerodynamic control effectiveness at high subsonic, transonic, and supersonic speeds. Modifications to the section thickness and wing sweepback to improve performance are also described. A description of the vehicle, instrumentation, accuracy, and evaluation of testing results is included.