Flight Investigation of Boundary-Layer Transition and Profile Drag of an Experimental Low-Drag Wing Installed on a Figher-Type Airplane (open access)

Flight Investigation of Boundary-Layer Transition and Profile Drag of an Experimental Low-Drag Wing Installed on a Figher-Type Airplane

Report presenting a boundary-layer-transition and profile-drag investigation conducted on an experimental low-drag wing installed on a P-47 airplane designated the XP-47F. Measurements were made at a section outside the propeller slipstream with smooth and with standard camouflage surfaces and on the upper surface of a section in the propeller slipstream with the surface smoothed. Results regarding the right wing section outside the slipstream and left wing section in the propeller slipstream are provided.
Date: April 1945
Creator: Zalovcik, John A. & Skoog, Richard B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Investigation of the Behavior of Parallel Two-Dimensional Air Jets (open access)

Investigation of the Behavior of Parallel Two-Dimensional Air Jets

Report presenting an investigation made of the flow downstream from a two-dimensional grid, formed of parallel rods. The two-dimensional character of the flow was insured by end plates normal to the rods and covering the entire flow field. The nature of the flow was determined primarily by means of total-head measurements.
Date: November 1944
Creator: Corrsin, Stanley
System: The UNT Digital Library
Junkers Commercial Airplane G 31 (open access)

Junkers Commercial Airplane G 31

The three engine Junkers commercial Airplane, type G 31 is a further development of the earlier G 24. It is an all metal low wing monoplane with a total engine output of 1100-1200 HP.
Date: August 1927
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The New De Havilland Commercial Airplane: The D.H. 66 With Three Bristol "Jupiter" Engines (open access)

The New De Havilland Commercial Airplane: The D.H. 66 With Three Bristol "Jupiter" Engines

The D.H. 66, constructed at Stag Lane Works of the De Haviland Aircraft Company built for Imperial Airways, Ltd. The fuselage has an all steel construction while the wings are made with box spars of wood and spruce ribs. It has a biplane tail and encloses the stabilizer trimming gear in a casing which serves to streamline the rear portion of the fuselage, but which is not part of the main structure. It weighs 9060 lbs. empty and 2500 lbs. after fueling with a total loaded weight of 14,700 lbs.
Date: July 1926
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Avro "Avian" Airplane: 65 HP. Armstrong-Siddeley "Genet" Engine (open access)

The Avro "Avian" Airplane: 65 HP. Armstrong-Siddeley "Genet" Engine

The Avro Avian, designed by Mr. Chadwick of A.V. Roe & Co., Ltd. has a very low structural weight (estimated at 750 lbs. empty) but with sufficient structural integrity to be eligible of an "Aerobatics" certificate from the British Air Ministry. It can be configured as a monoplane, or a biplane with seaplane floats. It is designed for economical production.
Date: October 1926
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Farman Commercial Airplane "Jabiru" (open access)

The Farman Commercial Airplane "Jabiru"

Circular presenting a description of the Farman Jabiru F 3X, which was designed to satisfy the requirements of the aerial-navigation companies. Details regarding the power, wing, fuselage, landing gear, construction, engines, fuel tanks, characteristics, performance, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: September 1926
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Albatros Commercial Airplane L 73 (open access)

Albatros Commercial Airplane L 73

The Albatros was a two engine commercial biplane carrying 2 pilots, eight passengers, and 160 KG of baggage. The framework is metal, the wings having plywood and fabric over the steel tubing. The L 73 was the first 2 engine biplane to be made in Germany.
Date: September 1926
Creator: Rühl, Karl & Wiederhold, Hasso
System: The UNT Digital Library
German Training Airplane, Arado "Ar. S.I." (open access)

German Training Airplane, Arado "Ar. S.I."

Circular presenting a description of the Arado Ar. S.I., which is a wireless biplane that is both physically attractive and highly performing. A description of the components, controls, construction, characteristics, flying qualities, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: May 1926
Creator: Manigold, G.
System: The UNT Digital Library
All-Metal Junkers Airplane, Type F 13 (open access)

All-Metal Junkers Airplane, Type F 13

Circular describing the all-metal Junkers airplane, specifically the F 13 type. The primary characteristics of the airplanes are the thick cantilever Junkers wing without stay-wires and the all-metal construction. A description of the design, flight characteristics, and some photographs are provided.
Date: May 1926
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Two 'Gloster' Airplanes: The 'Grouse II,' - Two-Seat Training Airplane, The 'Grebe II,' Single-Seat Fighter (open access)

Two 'Gloster' Airplanes: The 'Grouse II,' - Two-Seat Training Airplane, The 'Grebe II,' Single-Seat Fighter

Circular presenting a description of two airplanes created by the Gloucestershire Aircraft Company, the "Grouse II" and the "Grebe II". A description of the design and flight characteristics as well as the blueprints and photographs of the aircraft are provided.
Date: June 1926
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Farman Monoplane F.170: Commercial Airplane with One 500 HP. Farman Engine (open access)

Farman Monoplane F.170: Commercial Airplane with One 500 HP. Farman Engine

The F.170's engine has won world endurance tests in 1924 and in 1925. It has a semi-thick wing, rigidly braced by oblique struts. This wing is embedded in the top of the fuselage and measures 16.1 by 3.6 meters. The F.170 has a passenger compartment seating eight.
Date: August 1926
Creator: Serryer, J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Heinkel Airplane H.D. 39 for Carrying Newspapers (open access)

Heinkel Airplane H.D. 39 for Carrying Newspapers

Circular presenting a description of the Heinkel Airplane H.D. 39, which is a postal airplane that can be used to carry newspapers. Details regarding the design, controls, equipment arrangement, fuel, and flying characteristics are provided.
Date: August 1926
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Blackburn "Sprat": A Training Airplane Convertible Into Landplane or Seaplane (open access)

The Blackburn "Sprat": A Training Airplane Convertible Into Landplane or Seaplane

The Sprat is similar the Blackburn Swift and Dart models but is designed as a trainer. It is powered with a smaller 275 HP Rolls-Royce Falcon engine. It is a 2 seat biplane with equal sized upper and lower wings. It can quickly convert from a land to a seaplane.
Date: July 1926
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Albatros L 72A: A German Newspaper Carrier With Slotted Wings (open access)

The Albatros L 72A: A German Newspaper Carrier With Slotted Wings

The Albatros 72A is a normal tractor biplane specifically designed to deliver newspapers by dropping them overboard in bundles for ground transport to pick up. It has a 42 ft. wingspan, and a 220 HP B.M.W. engine.
Date: June 1926
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The "Dornier Mercury" Commercial Airplane With B.M.W. VI 600 HP. Engine (open access)

The "Dornier Mercury" Commercial Airplane With B.M.W. VI 600 HP. Engine

The Dornier Mercury (Merkur) is an outgrowth of the Dornier Komet. It is designed as a passenger aircraft with the Alpine routes in mind. Its fuselage is made of steel for high stressed parts and duraluminum for all others. It can also be outfitted as a seaplane.
Date: February 1927
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rohrbach All Metal Commercial Airplane Ro VIII "Roland" (open access)

Rohrbach All Metal Commercial Airplane Ro VIII "Roland"

With three 230 HP. engines and all metal construction, the Roland, Rohrbach VIII is a passenger aircraft with seating for two pilots and 10 passengers. Details of the components, characteristics, performance data, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: December 1926
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Bristol "Badminton" Airplane (open access)

The Bristol "Badminton" Airplane

The Bristol Badminton, Type 99 airplane has a radial aircooled engine (a Bristol Jupiter 9 cylinder 450 HP.) and three fuel tanks. It is a single seat biplane weighing 1,840 lbs. empty and 2,460 lbs. loaded. A description of the design, components, photographs, and drawings are provided.
Date: October 1926
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Dornier "Superwal" Commercial Seaplane: Two Rolls-Royce "Condor" 650 HP. Engines (open access)

Dornier "Superwal" Commercial Seaplane: Two Rolls-Royce "Condor" 650 HP. Engines

In November 1926, an exhibition flight of the Dornier giant flying boat was made for 3/4 of an hour. It was a larger version of the Dornier Wal, with a stepped hull, and wing stubs for lateral stability. It has a range of 1200 miles and is outfitted for baggage and 8 passengers.
Date: February 1927
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Macchi M.39 Seaplane: Single-Seat Racer With an 800 Hp. Fiat "A-S2" Engine (open access)

Macchi M.39 Seaplane: Single-Seat Racer With an 800 Hp. Fiat "A-S2" Engine

The M. 39 was designed by Castoldi to compete in the Schneider Cup Race of 1926 (Norfolk, VA). It is a monoplane with engine mounted in the fuselage, resting on two wing and hull mounted floats.
Date: March 1927
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Rohrbach "Robbe" Ro VII Seaplane: Military or Commercial (open access)

The Rohrbach "Robbe" Ro VII Seaplane: Military or Commercial

The RO VII is a monoplane with two 230 BMW engines mounted on top of the wing. It seats 4 passengers with room for a pilot and a mechanic in the cockpit. A description of the components, dimensions, performances, drawings, and photographs are provided.
Date: April 1927
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Savoia Marchetti "S 64" Airplane (open access)

Savoia Marchetti "S 64" Airplane

The S 64 is a large monoplane with an aspect ratio of 7. It has a cantilever wing made of a single piece, entirely of wood. The wing has three spars with a covering of plywood. The engine is mounted high over the wing's center. It was designed for long distance transatlantic flights.
Date: August 1928
Creator: Victor, Maurice
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Sikorsky Twin Engined Amphibian, Type S-38, Model 1928 (open access)

The Sikorsky Twin Engined Amphibian, Type S-38, Model 1928

The S-38, model 28 is a nine passenger Sesquiplane powered by two Pratt and Whitney Wasp 410 HP engines and is intended for routes where the ability to take off and land from both land and water is essential. A description of the weight, construction, power plant, fuel system, landing gear, hull and floats, dimensions, flight characteristics, blueprints, and photographs are provided.
Date: August 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Westland "Wapiti" (British) (open access)

Westland "Wapiti" (British)

The Widgeon Wapiti is a military aircraft suitable for a variety of roles. It is a normal tow-bay wire-braced biplane and can be powered by a variety of the Bristol Jupiter series engines.
Date: September 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Parnall "Pipit" (British): A Single-Seat Ship's Fighter (open access)

The Parnall "Pipit" (British): A Single-Seat Ship's Fighter

The Parnall Pipit is a single-seat ships fighter equipped with a Rolls Royce "F" type engine and armed with two synchronized Vickers guns. It can also be configured to carry bombs under the wings.
Date: August 1929
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library