Preliminary Investigation on the Impact of Missile Design on its Aerodynamic Features

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Department of Aerospace Engineering, Military Technical College, Cairo, Egypt.

10.21608/iugrc.2017.90952

Abstract

The dependence of aerodynamic features of a conventional missile on its configuration is examined. The features in concern are the zero-lift drag coefficient, the lift-curve slope and the center of pressure location. These coefficients are estimated using a home-made reliable tool that is used for conceptual design and preliminary sizing of rockets of simple shapes.