Airfoil Comparison
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(hq1585-il) HQ 1.5/8.5 AIRFOIL | Quabeck HQ 1.5/8.5 R/C sailplane airfoil Max thickness 8.6% at 35% chord Max camber 1.5% at 50% chord | Remove Airfoil details Airfoil plotter |
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Polars for (hq1585-il)
| Plot | Airfoil | Reynolds # | Ncrit | Max Cl/Cd | Description | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hq1585-il | 50,000 | 9 | 35.6 at α=5.5° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| hq1585-il | 50,000 | 5 | 35.6 at α=5.25° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| hq1585-il | 100,000 | 9 | 51.4 at α=4.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| hq1585-il | 100,000 | 5 | 48.4 at α=4° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| hq1585-il | 200,000 | 9 | 67.2 at α=4° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| hq1585-il | 200,000 | 5 | 58.3 at α=3° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| hq1585-il | 500,000 | 9 | 84.7 at α=3° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| hq1585-il | 500,000 | 5 | 67.3 at α=6.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| hq1585-il | 1,000,000 | 9 | 85.3 at α=3.5° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| hq1585-il | 1,000,000 | 5 | 80.4 at α=6.25° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
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