Airfoil Comparison
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(e838-il) EPPLER E838 HYDROFOIL AIRFOIL | Eppler E838 hydrofoil Max thickness 18.4% at 37.2% chord Max camber 0% at 46.5% chord | Remove Airfoil details Airfoil plotter |
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Polars for (e838-il)
| Plot | Airfoil | Reynolds # | Ncrit | Max Cl/Cd | Description | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e838-il | 50,000 | 9 | 18.9 at α=9.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| e838-il | 50,000 | 5 | 16.4 at α=9.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| e838-il | 100,000 | 9 | 31.5 at α=8.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| e838-il | 100,000 | 5 | 29.3 at α=7.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| e838-il | 200,000 | 9 | 51.1 at α=7.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| e838-il | 200,000 | 5 | 49.6 at α=6.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| e838-il | 500,000 | 9 | 73.2 at α=6.5° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| e838-il | 500,000 | 5 | 65 at α=5.5° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| e838-il | 1,000,000 | 9 | 86.3 at α=5.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| e838-il | 1,000,000 | 5 | 72.2 at α=4.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
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