The stowable airfoil structure described in the patent application is a tapered, high aspect ratio, retractable and foldable wing for aircraft which provides minimum aerodynamic drag during launch and minimum space for ground storage. The airfoil utilizes a forward leading edge box section to which is attached a plurality of spanwise channels hinged together for movement in a chordwise direction. Retraction of these elements takes place by the utilization of suitable actuators so as to move the hinged elements forwardly in a nested position thereby substantially reducing the width of the wing or airfoil which is then folded to lie along side the fuselage of an aircraft.


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    Title :

    Stowable Airfoil Structure


    Contributors:
    L. G. Look (author)

    Publication date :

    1976


    Size :

    19 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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