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Notes on Thin Wing Theory at Low Supersonic Speeds

Part I. The Design of Lifting Surfaces

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 June 2016

G. J. Hancock
G. J. Hancock*
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Queen Mary College, University of London
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On the basis of the linearised theory, the integral relationship for the incidence distribution in terms of the velocity potential is established for wings with subsonic leading edges. Some analytical problems are analysed. A simple general numerical method is given for this design problem which compares favourably with exact linear theories. In Part II, to be published, a further numerical method is developed, for calculating the loading on any specified thin wing with subsonic leading edges, which again agrees favourably with exact linear theory. Both of these numerical techniques can be easily accommodated on desk calculating machines.

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Aeronautical Quarterly , Volume 10 , Issue 3 , August 1959, pp. 247 - 265
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society. 1954

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