Analysis of Landing Phase of Rocket-Based Combined Cycle Model in Subsonic Conditions

Analysis of a Rocket-Based Combined Cycle (RBCC) concept vehicle was performed at the United States Air Force Academy Subsonic Wind tunnel to determine the aerodynamic properties at Mach 0.15, 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5 while simulating the landing stage of flight. Aerodynamic forces acting on the model were determined for different rudder and elevon deflections. Testing occurred at different beta angles and angles of attack. Results show a