Airfoil Comparison
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(k3-il) GRUMMAN K-3 AIRFOIL | Grumman K-3 transonic airfoil (GAC .70-.83-17.5) Max thickness 17.3% at 33.1% chord Max camber 2.6% at 74.7% chord | Remove Airfoil details Airfoil plotter |
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Polars for (k3-il)
| Plot | Airfoil | Reynolds # | Ncrit | Max Cl/Cd | Description | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| k3-il | 50,000 | 9 | 24.9 at α=6.25° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| k3-il | 50,000 | 5 | 23 at α=7.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| k3-il | 100,000 | 9 | 30.1 at α=6.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| k3-il | 100,000 | 5 | 33.3 at α=3.25° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| k3-il | 200,000 | 9 | 49.2 at α=2.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| k3-il | 200,000 | 5 | 50.1 at α=1.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| k3-il | 500,000 | 9 | 79.4 at α=1.5° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| k3-il | 500,000 | 5 | 65.9 at α=0.25° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| k3-il | 1,000,000 | 9 | 94.2 at α=0.5° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| k3-il | 1,000,000 | 5 | 70.2 at α=5° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
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