FemaleFan From Germany, joined Oct 2001, 82 posts, RR: 13 Posted (9 years 3 weeks 3 days 16 hours ago) and read 2452 times:
Hi guys!
I'm doing a project on aerodynamical characteristics and I'm missing some data about the airfoil of the DC-8. I know that the airfoil used on the DC-8 is the DSMA-277/-280/-281, but I can't find any details. Any information about leading edge radius, chamber, etc. is appreciated!
QantasA332 From Australia, joined Dec 2003, 1500 posts, RR: 35 Reply 1, posted (9 years 3 weeks 3 days 12 hours ago) and read 2363 times:
I have data for almost every major airfoil around except the DSMA 277/280/281 'series'! I can't find anything! Maybe someone else has what you're looking for...
Buzz From United States of America, joined Nov 1999, 697 posts, RR: 24 Reply 3, posted (9 years 3 weeks 2 days 22 hours ago) and read 2327 times:
Hi FemaleFan, Buzz here. I didn't know what kind of airfoil was installed, i remember hearing the story of the 4% leading edge extention.
Every so often we would install a stainless steel patch to repair leading edge . Stainless steel patches were able to be made thinner than the standard aluminum patch. That was back in the mid-80's so the details are getting kind of fuzzy.
I have a book on my bookshelf, "The Big Eight", it's some of the story on designing / building / selling the DC-8 but is kind of light on engineering.
OK it's a nice day to go flying here (near Portland Oregon) so i'll borrow my friend's Champ and fly with the windows open for awhile.
g'day
Buzz Fuselsausage: Line Mechanic by night, DC-3 Crew Chief by choice, taildragger pilot for fun.
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