What were the airfoil designs and aircrafts used during WW2 for subsonic flight?

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This discussion focuses on the airfoil designs and aircraft utilized during World War II specifically for subsonic flight. Key resources include the NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics) database, which provides extensive listings of airfoil specifications. The user seeks detailed information and images for a presentation on this topic. The NACA website is highlighted as a valuable tool for accessing historical data on airfoil designs.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of subsonic flight principles
  • Familiarity with airfoil design and aerodynamics
  • Knowledge of World War II aircraft models
  • Basic research skills for accessing online databases
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  • Explore NACA airfoil data at http://www.ae.uiuc.edu/m-selig/ads/aircraft.html
  • Research specific World War II aircraft models such as the Boeing B-17 and the Supermarine Spitfire
  • Study the aerodynamic principles behind subsonic flight
  • Gather visual resources and historical documentation for presentation purposes
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Aerospace engineers, aviation historians, students preparing presentations on World War II aviation, and anyone interested in the aerodynamics of subsonic flight.

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hello once again... now i need to find specific information about aircrafts of the ww2 and the airfoils that they used... all of this for subsonic aircrafts... pictures and information for a presentation... thanks once again
 
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google naca
 
http://www.ae.uiuc.edu/m-selig/ads/aircraft.html has very extensive listings for NACA numbers.
 

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