| NASA Center: |
Dryden Flight Research Center |
| Image # : |
EC73-3468 |
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| Date : |
03/23/1973
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Title
NASA F-8A Crusader Supercritical Wing Aircraft
Full Description
A Vought F-8A Crusader was selected by NASA as the testbed aircraft
(designated TF-8A) to install an experimental Supercritical Wing in
place of the conventional wing. The unique design of the Supercritical
Wing reduces the effect of shock waves on the upper surface near Mach
1, which in turn reduces drag.
In this photograph a Vought F-8A Crusader is shown being used as a
flying testbed for an experimental Supercritical Wing airfoil. The
smooth fairing of the fiberglass glove with the wing is illustrated in
this view.
Keywords
Vought F-8A Crusader Supercritical Wing Dryden
Subject Category
Aeronautical Research, Unique Aircraft,
Reference Numbers
- Center:
DFRC
- Center Number:
EC73-3468
- GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2000-002001
Source Information
- Creator/Photographer: NASA
- Original Source: digital
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1198 |
2,040 |
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