transonic aerodynamics
61Propeller — A propeller is essentially a type of fan which transmits power by converting rotational motion into thrust for propulsion of a vehicle such as an aircraft, ship, or submarine through a mass such as water or air, by rotating two or more twisted… …
62Aeroelasticity — is the science which studies the interaction among inertial, elastic, and aerodynamic forces. It was defined by Collar in 1947 as the study of the mutual interaction that takes place within the triangle of the inertial, elastic, and aerodynamic… …
63Turbofan — [ CFM56 3 turbofan, lower half, side view.] A turbofan is a type of jet engine, similar to a turbojet. It essentially consists of a ducted fan with a smaller diameter turbojet engine mounted behind it that powers the fan. Part of the airstream… …
64English Electric Lightning — Infobox Aircraft name= Lightning caption= A Lightning F.3 in 1964 type= Interceptor manufacturer= English Electric British Aircraft Corporation designer= Teddy Petter first flight= 4 August avyear|1954 (P.1A) 4 April avyear|1957 introduced=… …
65Prandtl–Glauert singularity — F/A 18 with vapor cone The Prandtl–Glauert singularity is the prediction by the Prandtl–Glauert transformation that infinite pressure conditions would be experienced by an aircraft as it approaches the speed of sound. Because it is invalid to… …
66Boeing 787 — infobox Aircraft subtemplate=Infobox Boeing Aircraft name=Boeing 787 Dreamliner caption=Boeing 787 8 Dreamliner at roll out ceremony national origin = United States, with international partners type=Wide body jet airliner manufacturer=Boeing… …
67Boeing YC-14 — Infobox Aircraft name=YC 14 type=Tactical airlifter manufacturer =Boeing caption= One of the YC 14 prototypes conducting flight testing. designer= first flight=9 August 1976 introduced= retired= status=Retired primary user= more users= produced=… …
68Inlet cone — Infobox Aviation name=Inlet cone caption=Inlet cone of a MiG 21MFInlet cones (sometimes called shock cones) are a component of some supersonic aircraft. They are primarily used on ramjets, such as the turboramjets of the SR 71 or the pure ramjets …
69Aircraft fairing — A fairing is a structure whose primary function is to produce a smooth outline and reduce drag.Crane, Dale: Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms, Third Edition , page 206. Aviation Supplies Academics Inc, Newcastle Washington, 1997. ISBN 1 56027 287… …
70Max Kramer — Dr. Max Kramer (8 September 1903, Cologne, Germany June 1986, Pacific Palisades, California) was a German scientist who worked for the Ruhrstahl AG steel and armaments corporation. He was responsible for the construction of the Fritz X and the… …
