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Edward Huffaker, Samuel P. Langley's assistant at the Smithsonian, tested this wing model with a curved airfoil shape around 1897.

Display Status

This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Boeing Aviation Hangar

Object Details

Date

1887-1903

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Wind Tunnel

Manufacturer

Smithsonian Institution

Physical Description

Airfoil section used on Langley whirling arm. Perfect arc with maximum depth of curvature 2 5/8 inches (6.7 cm).

Dimensions

3-D: 58.4 x 17.8 x 1cm (23 x 7 x 3/8 in.)

Materials

Wood.

Inventory Number

A19820667000

Credit Line

Transferred from the Smithsonian Institution to the United States National Museum

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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