A flapped natural laminar flow airfoil for general aviation applications, the NLF(1)-0215F, has been designed and analyzed theoretically and verified experimentally in the Langley Low Turbulence Pressure Tunnel. The basic objective of combining the high maximum lift of the NASA low speed airfoils with the low cruise drag of the NACA 6 series airfoils has been achieved. The safety requirement that the maximum lift coefficient not be significantly affected with transition fixed near the leading edge has also been met. Comparisons of the theoretical and experimental results show generally good agreement.


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    Title :

    Design and experimental results for a flapped natural-laminar-flow airfoil for general aviation applications


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    Publication date :

    1981-06-01


    Type of media :

    Report


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    No indication


    Language :

    English


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