TOWING TANK TESTS OF THE UF-2 SEAPLANE. THE ORIGINAL HULL AND ITS MODIFICATIONS. VOLUME 1. SPRAY CHARACTERISTICS

Abstract

The results are described of the towing tank tests concerning the spray characteristics of 8% UF-2 hull model and its modification performed in Japan. The object of the test was to find an effective method to minimize the water spray on the hull of the UF-2 flying boat generated during take-off and landing. Three new wooden 8% models were manufactured for the present test: one original UF-2 and the other two modified by the groove type spray suppressor and with spray dam.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 1961
Accession Number
AD0268183

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Industry
  • Corporations
  • Flying Boats
  • Generators
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Motion Picture Film
  • Motion Pictures
  • Photographic Materials
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Propellers
  • Seaplanes
  • Shape
  • Suppressors
  • Surfaces
  • Universal Joints

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.