Effects of Some Leading-Edge Modifications, Section and Plan-Form Variations, and Vertical Position on Low-Lift Wing Drag at Transonic and Supersonic Speeds

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Report presents information about free-flight rocket-propelled model testing to determine the effect of some wing geometry variables on low lift drag at a range of Mach numbers. Results regarding the effect of airfoil section, wing nose droop and nose flaps, plan form, and wing vertical position are provided.

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28 p. : ill.

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Welsh, Clement J.; Wallskog, Harvey A. & Sandahl, Carl A. January 18, 1955.

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  • Main Title: Effects of Some Leading-Edge Modifications, Section and Plan-Form Variations, and Vertical Position on Low-Lift Wing Drag at Transonic and Supersonic Speeds
  • Series Title: NACA Research Memorandums

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Report presents information about free-flight rocket-propelled model testing to determine the effect of some wing geometry variables on low lift drag at a range of Mach numbers. Results regarding the effect of airfoil section, wing nose droop and nose flaps, plan form, and wing vertical position are provided.

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28 p. : ill.

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  • Accession or Local Control No: 93R17715
  • URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2060/19930088425 External Link
  • Report No.: NACA-RM-L54K01
  • Center for AeroSpace Information Number: 19930088425
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metadc60845

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Welsh, Clement J.; Wallskog, Harvey A. & Sandahl, Carl A. Effects of Some Leading-Edge Modifications, Section and Plan-Form Variations, and Vertical Position on Low-Lift Wing Drag at Transonic and Supersonic Speeds, report, January 18, 1955; (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc60845/: accessed March 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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