Aerodynamics Collection

Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Farnborough International Airshow. Note distinctive swept back wing shape

Sud Aviation Caravelle wing box structure. Diagram from: European Aeronautical Congress report Caravelle Wing Aerodynamics by Jacques Lecarme

1992 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 03: Detail of Lotus 102D front wing endplate extensions during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 03

2016 MotoGP Championship. French Grand Prix. Le Mans, France. 6th - 8th May 2016. Winglets on Valentino Rossi's Yamaha. Ref: _W5_3013a. World copyright: Kevin Wood/LAT Photographic

Langley Medal presented to aviator Glenn Hammond Curtiss, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Langley Medal presented to aviator Glenn Hammond Curtiss, 1913. Glenn Hammond Curtiss was the manufacturer of the Curtiss Airplane

Model airplane, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Model airplane, between 1910 and 1920
Model airplane, between 1910 and 1920. USA. Scientific apparatus with propellers

Lola Wind Tunnel Feature
The Lola Wind Tunnel with a 50 percent scale, 2003 Champ Car. Lola Factory, Huntingdon, England. 23 October 2003 DIGITAL IMAGE

2016 MotoGP Championship. British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 2nd - 4th September 2016. Winglets close-up on Danilo Petrucci's Pramac Ducati. Ref: _W7_6060a

Sauber Wind Tunnel
The aesthetically pleasing exterior. Sauber Wind Tunnel, Sauber Factory, Hinwil, Switzerland, 16 December 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

1968 German GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - AUGUST 04: The rear wing of Jean-Pierre Beltoise's Matra MS11 with adjustment device attached during the German GP at Nurburgring on August 04, 1968 in Nurburgring

1968 German GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - AUGUST 04: The rear wing of Jean-Pierre Beltoise's Matra MS11 with adjustment device attached during the German GP at Nurburgring on August 04, 1968 in Nurburgring

1987 Spanish GP
CIRCUITO DE JEREZ, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 27: Sparks and vortices from Michele Alboreto's Ferrari F1-87 during the Spanish GP at Circuito de Jerez on September 27, 1987 in Circuito de Jerez, Spain

Lola Wind Tunnel Feature
The Lola Wind Tunnel with a 50 percent scale, 2003 Champ Car. Lola Factory, Huntingdon, England. 23 October 2003 DIGITAL IMAGE

Lola Wind Tunnel Feature
The Lola Wind Tunnel with a 50 percent scale, 2003 Champ Car. Lola Factory, Huntingdon, England. 23 October 2003 DIGITAL IMAGE

Sauber Wind Tunnel
The large steel tube. Sauber Wind Tunnel, Sauber Factory, Hinwil, Switzerland, 16 December 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

action tow slipstream aerodynamics drag
2016 MotoGP Championship. French Grand Prix. Le Mans, France. 6th - 8th May 2016. Moto3. Romano Fenati, KTM, leads with the field split into groups of riders slipstreaming each other. Ref: _W7_9105a

NASA F-8A Crusader Supercritical Wing Aircraft, 1973. Creator: NASA
NASA F-8A Crusader Supercritical Wing Aircraft, 1973. A Vought F-8A Crusader was selected by NASA as the testbed aircraft (designated TF-8A)

X-36 on ramp, USA, 1997. Creator: NASA
X-36 on ramp, USA, 1997. NASA Dryden Flight Fesearch Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California hosted the X-36 program, as well as providing range support for the flight tests

F-16XL with custom paint, USA, 1993. Creator: NASA
F-16XL with custom paint, USA, 1993. On October 5, 1993, Langley Research Centers F-16XL High Lift jet was rolled out with a dynamic yellow

SR-71 over snow-capped mountains, USA, 1995. Creator: NASA
SR-71 over snow-capped mountains, USA, 1995. Drydens SR-71B, NASA 831, slices across the snowy southern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California after being refueled by an Air Force Flight Test Center

Dryden research aircraft fleet on ramp, USA, 1997. Creator: NASA
Dryden research aircraft fleet on ramp, USA, 1997. A collection of NASAs research aircraft at the Dryden Flight Research Center in California: X-31, F-15 ACTIVE, SR-71, F-106, F-16XL Ship #2, X-38

Model, Space Shuttle, Delta-Wing High Cross-Range Orbiter Concept, 1970s-2000s. NASA used this Space Shuttle orbiter concept model in wind tunnel tests to learn about the flight characteristics of

Model, Space Shuttle, Straight-Wing Low Cross-Range Orbiter Concept, 1970s-2000s. NASA used this Space Shuttle orbiter concept model in wind tunnel tests to learn about the flight characteristics of

Model, Space Shuttle, Final Orbiter Concept, 1970s-2000s. Creator: Unknown
Model, Space Shuttle, Final Orbiter Concept, 1970s-2000s. NASA used this Space Shuttle orbiter concept model in wind tunnel tests to learn about the flight characteristics of the vehicles shape

Boomerang, ca. 1969. Creator: Unknown
Boomerang, ca. 1969. This boomerang, an example of the " first aerodynamic shape conceived by man, " was presented in 1969 to NASA astronaut Michael Collins by the Australian Television

Model, Wind Tunnel, Convair Space Shuttle, 2007. Creator: General Dynamics Corporation
Model, Wind Tunnel, Convair Space Shuttle, 2007. This wind tunnel 0.006 scale model set dates from the early Space Shuttle design effort

Heinkel He 162A-2 VH515
Royal Aircraft Establishment - Heinkel He 162A-2 VH513 (Werknummer 120227, Air Min 65), (marked as Red 2 of 2/JagdGeschwader 1 when it was captured)

Study of the different Aerodynamic qualities of varying forms with a sketch of a Man
BIF161926 Study of the different Aerodynamic qualities of varying forms with a sketch of a Man and two Birds, Ms 7 (brown chalk on paper) by Vinci

Sub-contractors at work in the Blackburn Aircraft Factory at Hudswell Clarke s, c
LLS218028 Sub-contractors at work in the Blackburn Aircraft Factory at Hudswell Clarke s, c.1939-45 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Leeds Library and Information Service, Leeds

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China, Henan Province, Luoyang, Bullet train in a railway station

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China, Shaanxi, Xian, Bullet train in railway station

Afrosiyob Samarkand to Tashkent fast train, Samarqand railway station, Samarkand
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Afrosiyob Samarkand to Tashkent fast train, Samarqand railway station

Avro 594 Avian 3A / IIIA
Avro Avian with Slotted Leading-Edge Wing Slats in a Stalled Landing at Woodford During Test-Flights Date: 1928

French Grand Prix, 1936: A new streamlined Bugatti, followed by a Riley, 1936, (1937). From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell

Over 300 miles an hour on the Salt Flats, Bonneville, Utah, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

276 miles an hour on the sands at Daytona, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Gotha WD-10 German single-seat naval fighter biplane designed by Oskar Ursinus, seen here with floats retracted, thus improving its aerodynamic effect

Evolution of the airfoil, 1908-1944. Creator: Unknown
Evolution of the airfoil, 1908-1944. Diagrams showing the historical evolution of airfoil sections. The last two shapes are low-drag sections designed to have laminar flow over 60 to 70 percent of

Richard Whitcomb with Area Rule Wind Tunnel Model, USA, April 20, 1955. Creator: Unknown
Richard Whitcomb with Area Rule Wind Tunnel Model, USA, April 20, 1955. Aviation pioneer Richard Whitcomb worked at the Langley Research Center in Virginia throughout his exceptionally prolific life

Engineers check body revolution model, Ohio, USA, July 31, 1957. Creator: Unknown
Engineers check body revolution model, Ohio, USA, July 31, 1957. Engineers at the Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory making a check on the body of a model of a supersonic aircraft before a test run

Where the RAF fighters score by G. H. Davis
Aerodynamic cleanliness: where the RAF fighters score during the Second World War. In very high speed aircraft small projections and even rough surface paint may seriously reduce speed

A popular new sport, the glider, by G. H. Davis
The coming vogue of the glider. A popular German sport -- motorless flight -- about to start in England. Flying for men of moderate means: the motorless aeroplane -- catapult launching

Small red and white aeroplane, side view

Red cycling helmet, side view

Radio-controlled model sailplane designed and built by t?
Radio-controlled model sailplane designed and built by the Low Speed Aerodynamics Research Association at the 1952 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at White Waltham Aerodeome on 15 June

P. J. Barthez / Pigueron. ca. 1800, Head-and-shoulders portrait of scientist P. J
P.J. Barthez / Pigueron. ca. 1800, Head-and-shoulders portrait of scientist P.J. Barthez, whose locomotion studies served as a precursor to the study of aerodynamics

P. j. Barthez / Pigueron
P.j. Barthez / Pigueron. Ca. 1800, Head-and-shoulders Portrait Of Scientist P.j. Barthez, Whose Locomotion Studies Served As A Precursor To The Study Of Aerodynamics

Golden Arrow 1929 A. D
Golden Arrow 1929. Driven by Major Henry Segrave in an attempt to break the World Land SpeedNational Motor Museum

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"Aerodynamics: Unveiling the Art of Flight" From the sleek Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Farnborough to the Sud Aviation Caravelle wing box structure, it has revolutionized aviation. It's a science that has propelled mankind into the skies and beyond. Take a trip back in time to witness the Supermarine Spitfire in action during 1940, showcasing its remarkable agility and speed. Or marvel at the Gotha WD-10 German single-seat naval fighter biplane, an engineering masterpiece ahead of its time. NASA's contributions to they can legendary. The F-8A Crusader Supercritical Wing Aircraft from 1973 pushed boundaries with its innovative design. Meanwhile, the Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) of 1997 demonstrated NASA's relentless pursuit of cutting-edge technology. The X-36 on ramp in 1997 exemplifies NASA's commitment to pushing boundaries further as they explored new frontiers in flight. And who could forget the striking F-16XL with custom paint from 1993? A true testament to both aesthetics and performance. Nature itself becomes a canvas for aerodynamic wonders as we witness an SR-71 soaring over snow-capped mountains in 1995 – a breathtaking display of power and grace combined. And let us not overlook Dryden research aircraft fleet on ramp; these vehicles were instrumental in advancing our understanding of flight dynamics throughout history. Intriguing collaborations between LASRE Pod Matting and SR-71 showcased NASA’s ability to adapt and innovate even amidst challenging circumstances during their work together in 1996. Finally, we delve into futuristic concepts like Delta-Wing High Cross-Range Orbiter Concept - a model representing space shuttle possibilities from the '70s until today - where aerodynamics transcends Earthly limits altogether.