bigron427
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Continuing from a previous thread, I am posting a cross sectional area distribution of the F-101A, with that of the Model 96 pod superimposed. The main thing that I am wondering about is if there is enough of a bulge or discontinuity in the area distribution to have prevented the F-101A/Model 96 combination from going supersonic? I have yet to compare it with that of the XF-102, but at first glance does not seem quite that messy.
As designed, the F-101A/Model 96 combination was expected to reach up to Mach 1.24. Given that this was designed before the discovery of the Sonic Area Rule, would the addition of this extra cross sectional area, and its change to the area distribution, have created enough transonic drag to pose difficulty in reaching anticipated operational speeds? Any thoughts?
Cheers!
Ron Easley
Sacramento, CA
As designed, the F-101A/Model 96 combination was expected to reach up to Mach 1.24. Given that this was designed before the discovery of the Sonic Area Rule, would the addition of this extra cross sectional area, and its change to the area distribution, have created enough transonic drag to pose difficulty in reaching anticipated operational speeds? Any thoughts?
Cheers!
Ron Easley
Sacramento, CA
