This paper suggests a means of estimating wing weight using formulae based on the theoretical ideal wing. The predicted wing weight is attained by multiplying the weight of the ideal wing by a correction factor derived from a statistical analysis of actual wing weights. The method has the advantage that it provides the designer with a yardstick by which to compare alternative designs and indicates where improvement might be effected.


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    Title :

    The Estimation of Wing Weight


    Subtitle :

    A Method of Predicting Structural Weight by Relating the Design to an Ideal Wing


    Contributors:
    Solvey, J. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1951-05-01


    Size :

    4 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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