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12-22-2009, 04:07 PM

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RE: Airfoil for a MiG 15

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ORIGINAL: Hazykid

Thanks for your input Rich.

It does make sense - I don't see myself flying the MiG upside down too often.

Can I ask you another question - The NACA 2412 looks slightly undercambered, but the Clark Y is flat bottomed. What reasons would one choose the NACA over the Clark or visa versa?

Many thanks,

Richard.

If you understand the concept and definition of 'cambered airfoils' you will find the Clark Y is also undercambered! A fully symmetrical airfoil has zero camber. Plot equidistant points between top and bottom surfaces to visualize the camber line. Hope this helps. ARUP

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