Airfoil section used on Langley whirling arm. Perfect arc with maximum depth of curvature 1 inch (2.5 cm). Brass, 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) wide, reinforcements on each end of airfoil section. Object is primarily made of wood, but contains brass supports on the edges.
Created by
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
09/12/2022
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Aviation; Engineers; People; Research
Rights and Restrictions
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