9781334123047 - The Triplane and the Stable Biplane (Classic Reprint) de Hunsaker, J. C. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the aerodynamic properties of a triplane aeroplane in comparison to biplane designs. The outcome from the author's experiments aid understanding of weight-carrying capabilities and wing design for flight stability and efficiency. The author conducted wind tunnel experiments to measure lift and resistance of various wing models, including monoplanes, biplanes and the triplane design. Results of the tests revealed that, at small angles of attack, the triplane design offered lower lift than biplane configurations. However, for greater angles of incidence near 16 degrees, the triplane exhibited a significant advantage in stalling behaviour and reduced resistance. The book also presents valuable data on lift/drift ratios and centre of pressure movement for the different wing configurations, providing insights that are applicable to designing and constructing stable and efficient aircraft. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.