A disclosed method reduces a wave drag on an airfoil traveling at a speed. At least a portion of the airfoil is configured to be selectively moveable between a first position and a second position. The first position is a neutral position, and the second position generates a shock wave near to the leading edge of the airfoil. The method includes the steps of maintaining the airfoil in the first position when the speed is less than a first limit and moving the airfoil to the second position when the speed is greater than a first limit.
VARIABLE WING LEADING EDGE CAMBER
2021-07-01
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge |