RE: How the MH370 Flaperon Floated
October 21, 2015 at 2:15 am
(This post was last modified: October 21, 2015 at 2:15 am by mralstoner.)
(October 21, 2015 at 1:52 am)Parkers Tan Wrote: What sorts of wind tunnels do the Russians or Chinese have that can generate, say, 750mph?
No idea, but it's a safe assumption that whatever America has, China and Russia are trying to go one better.
Quote:http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents...ls-k4.html
What Types of Wind Tunnels Does NASA Use?
Some wind tunnels test aircraft at very slow speeds. But some wind tunnels are made to test at hypersonic speeds. That is more than 4,000 miles per hour!
China is reportedly working on a hypersonic missile, and there's a youtube about a Chinese hypersonic wind tunnel (not sure if it's large enough for a flaperon). But it's a safe bet that China has the technology to fake a flaperon blow off.
