A study of some problems affecting the design of wings for transonic aircraft

A survey of the literature concerning the design of wings for transonic aircraft is made. The problems investigated were 1) for the transonic wing: reduction of drag at high subsonic Mach numbers; achievement of high maximum lift coefficient and stability at low speeds; and determination of air...

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Main Author: Ponsford, Henry Thomas
Format: Others
Published: 1947
Online Access:https://thesis.library.caltech.edu/4878/1/Ponsford_ht_1947.pdf
Ponsford, Henry Thomas (1947) A study of some problems affecting the design of wings for transonic aircraft. Engineer's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3HNE-5E94. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12082008-085825 <https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12082008-085825>

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