Airfoil Comparison
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(prandtl-d-tip-ns) Prandtl-D tip - NASA Preliminary Research Aerodynamic Design To Lower Drag | NASA Preliminary Research Aerodynamic Design To Lower Drag (PRANDTL-D) glider tip airfoil Max thickness 9.6% at 26.8% chord Max camber 0% at 0% chord | Remove Airfoil details Airfoil plotter |
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Polars for (prandtl-d-tip-ns)
| Plot | Airfoil | Reynolds # | Ncrit | Max Cl/Cd | Description | Source | |
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| prandtl-d-tip-ns | 50,000 | 9 | 25.4 at α=4.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| prandtl-d-tip-ns | 100,000 | 9 | 35.8 at α=4.5° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| prandtl-d-tip-ns | 200,000 | 9 | 47.1 at α=5° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| prandtl-d-tip-ns | 500,000 | 9 | 62.7 at α=5.5° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| prandtl-d-tip-ns | 1,000,000 | 9 | 74.6 at α=5.5° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| prandtl-d-tip-ns | 2,000,000 | 9 | 87.3 at α=6.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| prandtl-d-tip-ns | 5,000,000 | 9 | 102.8 at α=8.5° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
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