On Tue, 5 Jan 1999 ttarleto@ix.netcom.com wrote:
> A clark Y wing @ 32sq ft = 174 lb at -10 deg of attack and 256 lb at15 deg
> THIS IS WITHOUT ANY FLAPS OR GURNEY LIPS.
> a 23012 wing with a slotted flap run at 40 deg of attack has a Cl of 2.7
> or 553 lb of force.
Of course, 32 sq feet is alot of wing -- a 6 ft span would need a chord of
nearly 5.5 ft! Not something you'd find on the trunk of a Neon, but they
seem to make excellent sunshades on A Mod cars.
Jamie
'92 Prelude Si (no wings, no venturi tunnels -- just 2800 lbs holding it
down)
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