Clark Y Wing
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Wing based on Clark Y airfoil
The Clark Y airfoil is one of the most common airfoils in use today.
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Educational Use
Airfoil shape largely determines the characteristics of a wing. This airfoil was designed in 1922 by Virginius E. Clark. It is a good general purpose airfoil, although the mostly flat bottom is not optimal.
Clark Y Airfoil Section (from UIUC Airfoil Database) |
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Model Specifications
This model was constructed in SolidWorks. The wing tapers slightly.
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Sources & Credits
- Wikipedia - Clark Y
- Wikipedia - Aerofoil
- UIUC Airfoil Database - Thousands of airfoil profiles and coordinates
