Flow breakdown and flow distortion are discussed as the two limitations to wind tunnel testing of V/STOL models at speeds within or near the transition region. It is shown that a very large wind tunnel would be most useful for research into basic aerodynamic phenomena associated with V/STOL aircraft. The large tunnel will not be able to meet the requirements of all the desired testing of V/STOL models, and smaller existing tunnels will continue to be used. There is need for more work, both experimental and theoretical, to bring about a more correct use of the smaller wind tunnels. The large tunnel would be a most useful tool in this work.
Some comments on V/STOL wind tunnel testing in the transition flight region
Mideast Region Symposium ; 1972 ; Essington, PA
1973-01-01
Miscellaneous
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Wind-tunnel testing of VTOL and STOL aircraft
NTRS | 1978
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NTIS | 1978
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