November 2015
Intermediate to advanced
647 pages
21h 38m
English
Abstract
Detailed configuration data on seven spaceplanes that have been flown or the subject of wind tunnel tests is provided in tables and drawings. Flight characteristics of several of these vehicles are described based on the methods of calculation given in Chapter 8. This material is not readily available in one collection elsewhere.
Keywords
Spaceplane configurations, three-view drawings, surface contours, lift to drag ratio
Dimensional data for several spaceplanes have been collected from a number of sources and using the information available, such as drawings and photographs, coordinates defining their geometry have been estimated. This data is presented here for general use although no claim is made ...