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A Transonic Wind-tunnel Investigation of the Aerodynamic Characteristics of Three 4-percent-thick Wings of Sweepback Angles 10.8 Degrees, 35 Degrees, and 47 Degrees, Aspect Ratio 3.5, and Taper Ratio 0.2 in Combination with a Body

Ralph P Bielat

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Report presenting an investigation in the transonic tunnel on the effect of sweepback angle on the wing-body characteristics at a range of Mach numbers. Results regarding lift characteristics, drag characteristics, and pitching-moment characteristics are provided.

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Key concepts: Transonic, Aerodynamics, Wind tunnel, Mach number, Drag, Pitching moment, Lift-to-drag ratio, Angle of attack