Supersonic Flow over Conical Bodies Without Axial Symmetry

Abstract

Conical flow around cones without axial symmetry is analyzed by the superposition of linear conical solutions to a nonlinear axially symmetric conical flow. The aerodynamic properties of cones with elliptical, drop-shape, and triangular cross sections are determined from these linearized solutions. I t is shown that some gain on the shock drag can be obtained by using bodies having cross sections different from circular.