A research program to investigate the aerodynamics of reciprocating aircraft engine cooling installations is discussed. Current results from a flight test program are presented concerning installation flow measurement methods. The influence of different inlet designs on installation cooling effectiveness and efficiency are described.
An Investigation of the Aerodynamics and Cooling of a Horizontally-Opposed Engine Installation
Sae Technical Papers
National Business Aircraft Meeting and Engineering Display ; 1977
1977-02-01
Conference paper
English