Airfoil Comparison
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(rc510-il) NASA RC(5)-10 AIRFOIL | NASA/Langley RC(5)-10 rotorcraft airfoil Max thickness 10% at 40.1% chord Max camber 2.2% at 25.3% chord | Remove Airfoil details Airfoil plotter |
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Polars for (rc510-il)
| Plot | Airfoil | Reynolds # | Ncrit | Max Cl/Cd | Description | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rc510-il | 50,000 | 9 | 31.6 at α=5.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| rc510-il | 50,000 | 5 | 32.2 at α=5.25° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| rc510-il | 100,000 | 9 | 46.6 at α=4.75° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| rc510-il | 100,000 | 5 | 43.5 at α=4.25° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| rc510-il | 200,000 | 9 | 60.8 at α=4.25° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| rc510-il | 200,000 | 5 | 54.8 at α=7.5° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| rc510-il | 500,000 | 9 | 76.3 at α=3.25° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| rc510-il | 500,000 | 5 | 75.7 at α=8° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| rc510-il | 1,000,000 | 9 | 94.4 at α=8.25° | Mach=0 Ncrit=9 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
| rc510-il | 1,000,000 | 5 | 92.4 at α=8.25° | Mach=0 Ncrit=5 | Xfoil prediction | Details | |
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