Design of Airfoil for Given Lift Answers

Answers will vary. Suggested answers are shown below:

Variable

Desired Value

Actual Value

Airspeed:

 

 < or = 115 mph

 115 mph

Altitude:

 

 35,000 ft.

  35,000 ft.

Angle:

 

 < or = 5 degrees

 5 degrees

Thickness:

 

 

  .5

Camber:

 

 

  .58

Area:

 

 

  594 sq. ft.

Lift:

 

  15,000 lbs.

    15,000 lbs.


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