VKI AFOSR Project Gus Ordonez
- 1. Effect of Vortical Flows on Aircraft
and
Methods to Reduce Afterbody Drag
USAFOSR
Gus Ordonez
Von Karman Institute DC 1982-1984
- 3. The benefits
Extended Range
Lower aerodynamic drag
Increased control surface efficiency
Lower structural load
Ability to unload payload in flight
Lower aerodynamic buffeting
Increased stability