Investigations at Supersonic Speeds of 22 Triangular Wings Representing Two Airfoil Sections for Each of 11 Apex Angles

The results of tests of 11 triangular wings were conducted at Mach numbers 1.62, 1.92, and 2.40 to determine the effect of leading-edge shape and to compare actual test values with the nonviscous linear theory. The two series of wings had identical plan forms, a constant thickness ratio of 8 percent, a constant location of maximum-thickness point of 18 percent, and a range of apex half-angles from 10 to 45 degrees. The first series had an elliptical leading edge and the second series, a wedge leading edge. Measurements were made of lift, drag, pitching moment, and pressure distribution, the latter being confined to three wings at one Mach number.