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Aerodynamic characteristics of NACA 0012 airfoil section at angles of attack from 0 degrees to 180 degrees

Chris C Critzos, H. H. Heyson, Robert W Boswinkle

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Report presenting the aerodynamic characteristics of the NACA 0012 airfoil section at a range of angles of attack from 0 to 180 degrees. Data were obtained at two different Reynolds numbers depending on whether the airfoil surfaces were smooth or had roughness applied at the leading and trailing edges. After the stall with the rounded edge of the airfoil foremost, a second lift-coefficient peak was obtained at an angle of attack of about 45 degrees.

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Report presenting the aerodynamic characteristics of the NACA 0012 airfoil section at a range of angles of attack from 0 to 180 degrees. Data were obtained at two different Reynolds numbers depending on whether the airfoil surfaces were smooth or had roughness applied at the leading and trailing edges. After the stall with the rounded edge of the airfoil foremost, a second lift-coefficient peak was obtained at an angle of attack of about 45 degrees.

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Report presenting the aerodynamic characteristics of the NACA 0012 airfoil section at a range of angles of attack from 0 to 180 degrees. Data were obtained at two different Reynolds numbers depending on whether the airfoil surfaces were smooth or had roughness applied at the leading and trailing edges. After the stall with the rounded edge of the airfoil foremost, a second lift-coefficient peak was obtained at an angle of attack of about 45 degrees.

Key concepts: NACA airfoil, Airfoil, Angle of attack, Stall (fluid mechanics), Lift coefficient, Aerodynamic center, Aerodynamics, Reynolds number

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