List;
Sometimes there just isn't enough time or resources to determine an
"optimim" aerodynamic shape.
Long ago I read somewhere (Walter Dornberger, Ley, or Von Braun ?) ,that
German aerodynamicists at Peenemunde worked feverishly on the problem of
what shape their new V-2 rocket should have. Finally, since little
experimental data existed for the behavior of different shapes at this Mach
number, they decided to simply copy the shape of their standard-issue 8mm
rifle bullet for the missile.
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: Nt788@aol.com [mailto:Nt788@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 2:34 PM
To: webmaster@landracing.com; land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: wisdom or not wisdom
In a message dated 1/3/2003 6:48:31 PM Pacific Standard Time,
webmaster@landracing.com writes:
<< Jack C I really want you to pop in about this subject.
We all have heard that a teardrop shape is "sapposed" to be the most
areodynamic shape. Even thinking about one of those rainbow trout. No Keit
>>
OK! There is no right shape or wrong shape! Just the courage do something,
and and being able to change it next time! My ideas come from experience,
philosophy, observation, cost, ability and above all, a racing association
that allows a certain amount of creativity! You can justify a fishes shape
for what it is intended for. and a 30'06 for its intended purpose! Identify
your purpose and your combination and do something, it will never be all
right or all wrong! JACK
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