Wing model used during the investigation of the Concorde wing shape

PART OF:
37 wing models used during the investigation of the Concorde wing shape
Made:
circa 1960 in Farnborough
maker:
Royal Aircraft Establishment
Wing model used by Mr W E Gray in the RAE 24 foot wind tunnel Wing model used by Mr W E Gray in the RAE 24 foot wind tunnel Wing model used by Mr W E Gray in the RAE 24 foot wind tunnel SMG00233565

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Wing model used by Mr W E Gray in the RAE 24 foot wind tunnel
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Wing model used by Mr W E Gray in the RAE 24 foot wind tunnel
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Wing model used by Mr W E Gray in the RAE 24 foot wind tunnel
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

SMG00233565
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Wing model used by Mr W E Gray in the RAE 24 foot wind tunnel during investigation of the Concorde wing shape, by Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, 1960-1970

1 of a collection of 37 various wing shapes made by Mr W E Gray out of polystyrene, balsa wood and wax, and used in the RAE 24 foot wind tunnel during investigation of the Concorde wing shape. In 1959 the Supersonic Transport Aircraft Committee recommended the construction of a fleet of long-range intercontinental airliners which would fly far higher and, at Mach 2.0, twice the speed of sound, far faster than those in service at that time. In 1962, the British and French Governments signed an agreement to develop the aircraft together. These wing shapes were used by W E Gray in the 24 foot wind tunnel at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, UK. They were used during the investigation of the Concorde wing shape with regard to side gust stability and 'Dutch Roll' phenomena.

Details

Category:
Farnborough
Object Number:
1993-2473/24
Materials:
balsa (wood) and wax
Measurements:
overall: 45 mm x 288 mm x 202 mm,
type:
model - representation
credit:
Defence Research Agency