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NASA F-8A Crusader Supercritical Wing Aircraft Main Content
NASA Center: Dryden Flight Research Center
Image # : EC73-3468
Date : 03/23/1973

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

Image Information ( Copyright Notification )

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Thumbnail .jpg 91 72 10
Small .jpg 644 511 263
Medium .jpg 1510 1198 2,040
Large .jpg 3020 2395 10,025

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