Report presenting an investigation in Langley tank no. 2 to determine the hydrodynamic characteristics of the Consolidated Vultee Skate 7 seaplane with twin hydro-skis suitable for use on water or snow. Results regarding the take-off stability in smooth and rough water, landing stability, spray characteristics, and resistance are provided.

"Turbine-outlet radial temperature distributions of an XJ34-WE-32 turbojet engine were investigated in the altitude wind tunnel at the NACA Lewis laboratory over a range of pressure altitudes, engine-inlet air temperatures and flight Mach numbers at or near rated engine conditions. From blade stress considerations, the turbine-outlet temperature distribution was considered satisfactory at altitudes up to 25,000 feet at corrected engine speeds corresponding to rated speed (12,500 rpm); however, operation at either higher corrected engine speeds or higher altitudes resulted in an inversion of the turbine temperature distribution that was detrimental to turbine life. Installation of a compressor-outlet mixer greatly improved the turbine radial temperature distribution" (p. 1).