• Airfoil Section, Langley
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    Airfoil section used on Langley whirling arm. Symmetrical curve with maximum thickness of 1 inch (2.5 cm) at center. Made up of two pieces with flat bottom glued together. Tapers to knife-edge at both leading and trailing edges of airfoil and a preservative coating. Other Mataerials: Adhesive, Mylar (Polyester)

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James Walker

Date Created

01/24/2013

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

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Aviation; Engineers; People; Research

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