Modern problems of flight

Year Published: 1959

Creator: State University of Iowa Dr. Alexander Lippisch

Format: 16mm

Description: Discusses new aerodynamic problems caused by high speed flight. Explains the different flow regions corresponding to the subsonic, transonic, and supersonic velocities. Demonstrates the generation of shock waves in supersonic flow. Shows filmed sequences of supersonic flow configurations. Points out and demonstrates the basic concept of the newest development in wingless aircraft, the Aerodyne. (State University of Iowa) Kinescope.

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