<p>Numerical investigations have been carried out on elliptic cones in supersonic flow to study the aerodynamic characteristics at higher angles of attack. These characteristics are compared with those of a sharp circular cone under similar flow conditions. Elliptic cones with different ellipticity ratios of 1.5 and 3 are analyzed and compared with a cone of circular cross section having the same base area. For both geometries under investigation, a length-to-base diameter ratio of 4.5 is taken into account. The flow Mach numbers considered are 1.97 and 2.94. The study is conducted up to an angle of attack of 50°. The numerical results are in agreement with experimental and theoretical results from the literature. The results show that elliptic cones produce a greater lift-drag ratio than circular cones for the same fineness ratio with their major axis horizontal. For the ellipticity ratio of 3 at Mach numbers of 1.97 and 2.94, the maximum lift coefficient is increased by 100% and 96% respectively. The shock shape in the azimuthal plane for the circular cone is circular, and it remains circular for the elliptic cone.</p>