Patent ID: 6513754
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: B64C

Abstract:
A stabilizer suitable for attachment to the leading edge of a reaction body, the stabilizer suitable for stabilizing a shock formed during transonic velocity, the stabilizer comprising:a. an inboard end; b. an outboard end defining a local airfoil, the outboard end positioned opposite the inboard end; c. an upper surface extending between the inboard end and the outboard end; d. a lower surface extending between the inboard end and the outboard end, the lower surface opposing the upper surface; e. a leading edge forming a stabilizer nose, the leading edge disposed between the upper surface and the lower surface; f. a trailing edge opposing the leading edge, the trailing edge forming a generally concave surface for facilitating attachment to the leading edge of the reaction body; g. the outboard end of the stabilizer forming a predetermined angle omega with the trailing edge of the stabilizer for positioning the outboard end of the stabilizer; and h. the outboard end of the stabilizer forming a predetermined angle tau with the leading edge for providing a forward sweep angle.