Tests were conducted in the Variable Density Wind Tunnel of the NACA to determine the importance of the interference effects and drag of struts on a monoplane. Inclined struts were placed upon a Gottingen 387 airfoil in the lower surface positions and in two upper surface positions. Tests were made at values of Reynolds Number comparable with those obtained in flight. It was found that the interference drag of struts may be as great as the drag of the struts alone.


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    Title :

    Interference Effects and Drag of Struts on a Monoplane Wing


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    Publication date :

    1931-02-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English



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