The hydrodynamic characteristics of an aerodynamically refined planing-tail hull were determined from dynamic model tests in Langley tank no. 2. Stable take-off could be made for a wide range of locations of the center of gravity. The lower porpoising limit peak was high, but no upper limit was encountered. Resistance was high, being about the same as that of float seaplanes. A reasonable range of trims for stable landings was available only in the aft range of center-of-gravity locations.


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    Title :

    Hydrodynamic Characteristics of an Aerodynamically Refined Planing-Tail Hull


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    Publication date :

    1948-07-16


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    Miscellaneous


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    No indication


    Language :

    English


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