Evolution of Vortex Structures on the Leeward Side of a Delta Wing

Results of an experimental study of a supersonic flow around the leeward side of a delta wing are presented. The experiments are performed on three delta wings with leading–edge sweep angles = 68°, 73°, and 78° for Mach numbers M =2—4 and angles of attack = 0—22°. Data on the structure and position of internal shock waves are obtained; the size and location of primary and secondary vortices are found. New regimes of the flow around a delta wing are identified. The chart of flow regimes around delta wings is refined and extended.