M. Manshadi; A. Sharafi; M.H. Soltani
Volume 9, Issue 2 , September 2012, , Pages 15-24
Abstract
An extensive experimental investigation is conducted to study the effect of canard position relative to the fuselage reference line on the aerodynamic forces of a fighter type configuration model. Aerodynamic forces at different flight conditions are measured in a subsonic wind tunnel. The wing and the ...
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An extensive experimental investigation is conducted to study the effect of canard position relative to the fuselage reference line on the aerodynamic forces of a fighter type configuration model. Aerodynamic forces at different flight conditions are measured in a subsonic wind tunnel. The wing and the canard have triquetrous shapes. Experiments are conducted at Reynolds number of 342209 and at 0 to 40 degree angles of attack. The results show that canard increases the lift and drag forces while it decreases the static stability of the model. The canard at itandrsquo;s up position increases the aerodynamic forces and decreases the static stability i.e., superior maneuver capability. Furthermore, when the forward position of the canard is considered, both lift and drag are increased; however, the overall aerodynamic efficiency and also more static stability are improved. The canard at up and forward position respect to the wing-body is an appropriate selection for the best performance at moderate to high angles of attack among the various wing-canard-body configurations.