Flight Determination of the Lateral Handling Qualities of the Bell X-5 Research Airplane at 58.7 Degrees Sweepback

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Memorandum presenting the Bell X-5 variable-sweep research airplane tested primarily at 58.7 degrees sweepback to determine the characteristics at transonic speeds of a fighter-type airplane with extreme sweepback. Some of the dynamic and static lateral stability characteristics have been discussed previously. Results regarding the lateral control, roll coupling, lateral problems at high lift, wing dropping, rudder oscillation at supersonic Mach numbers, and some pilots' impressions are also provided.

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41 p. : ill.

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Finch, Thomas W. & Walker, Joseph A. May 31, 1956.

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  • Main Title: Flight Determination of the Lateral Handling Qualities of the Bell X-5 Research Airplane at 58.7 Degrees Sweepback
  • Series Title: NACA Research Memorandums

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Memorandum presenting the Bell X-5 variable-sweep research airplane tested primarily at 58.7 degrees sweepback to determine the characteristics at transonic speeds of a fighter-type airplane with extreme sweepback. Some of the dynamic and static lateral stability characteristics have been discussed previously. Results regarding the lateral control, roll coupling, lateral problems at high lift, wing dropping, rudder oscillation at supersonic Mach numbers, and some pilots' impressions are also provided.

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41 p. : ill.

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  • Accession or Local Control No: 93R19517
  • URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2060/19930090227 External Link
  • Report No.: NACA-RM-H56C29
  • Center for AeroSpace Information Number: 19930090227
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc64403

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  • May 31, 1956

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Finch, Thomas W. & Walker, Joseph A. Flight Determination of the Lateral Handling Qualities of the Bell X-5 Research Airplane at 58.7 Degrees Sweepback, report, May 31, 1956; (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64403/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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