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Moorabbin Air MuseumDocument (Item) - GAF Jindivik Aerodynamic Data, Aerodynamic Data for Stressing: Jindivik 3A and 3M 1 Symmetric Manoeuvres
... Aerodynamic Data for Stressing: Jindivik 3A and 3M 1 Symmetric Manoeuvres...Beige manila folder containing loose leaf paper Aerodynamic Data for Stressing: Jindivik 3A and 3M 1 Symmetric Manoeuvres Document GAF Jindivik Aerodynamic Data A. ... -
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Booklet (Item) - CAC Report on the Aerodynamics of the CAC CA-15 'Kangaroo' Fighter, Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Wing of the CA-15 Fighter Aircraft
... Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Wing of the CA-15 Fighter Aircraft...Tan-coloured A4-sized booklet bound with staples Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Wing of the CA-15 Fighter Aircraft Booklet CAC Report on the Aerodynamics of the CAC CA-15 'Kangaroo' Fighter ... -
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Booklet - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, Ministry of Supply The Structural and Aerodynamic Effects of Wing Thickness and Fuselage Size Variation
... Ministry of Supply The Structural and Aerodynamic Effects of Wing Thickness and Fuselage Size Variation...Ministry of Supply The Structural and Aerodynamic Effects of Wing Thickness and Fuselage Size Variation Booklet CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation ... -
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Document (item) - Sabre F-86E aerodynamic CHARACTERISTICS - NAA
... Sabre F-86E aerodynamic CHARACTERISTICS - NAA...Sabre F-86E aerodynamic CHARACTERISTICS - NAA Document Sabre F-86E aerodynamic CHARACTERISTICS - NAA ... -
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Book (item) - CAC Collection - North American Aviation Inc. Aerodynamic Dimensional Data For The F-86F Airplane
... CAC Collection - North American Aviation Inc. Aerodynamic Dimensional Data For The F-86F Airplane...Aerodynamic Dimensional Data For The F-86F Airplane ...N.A.A Model Designation NA-172-176-191-193-202 -
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Manual (item) - Wamira Aerodynamic Design Summary, Wamira A10.13 Basic Trainer Aerodynamic Design Summary. Exxon Disc No. 26
... Wamira A10.13 Basic Trainer Aerodynamic Design Summary. Exxon Disc No. 26...Ring bind folder Wamira A10.13 Basic Trainer Aerodynamic Design Summary. Exxon Disc No. 26 Manual Wamira Aerodynamic Design Summary ... -
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Book (collection) - Aerodynamic Theory Volume I and Volume II, Aerodynamic Theory Volume I and Volume IIh
... Aerodynamic Theory Volume I and Volume IIh...Aerodynamic Theory Volume I and Volume IIh Book Aerodynamic Theory Volume I and Volume II ...First two volumes of 6 bound as three books -
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Book (collection) - Aerodynamic Theory Volume III and Volume IV
... Aerodynamic Theory Volume III and Volume IV...Aerodynamic Theory Volume III and Volume IV Book Aerodynamic Theory Volume III and Volume IV ...Second book of 6 volumes bound as 3 -
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Book (collection) - Aerodynamic Theory Volume V and Volume VI
... Aerodynamic Theory Volume V and Volume VI...Aerodynamic Theory Volume V and Volume VI Book Aerodynamic Theory Volume V and Volume VI ...Third book of six volumes bound in 3 -
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Book (collection) - Aerodynamic Components of Aircraft at High Speeds Volume VII
... Aerodynamic Components of Aircraft at High Speeds Volume VII...Aerodynamic Components of Aircraft at High Speeds Volume VII Book Aerodynamic Components of Aircraft at High Speeds Volume VII ... -
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Booklet (item) - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Report 688 Aerodynamic Characteristics of Horizontal Tail Surfaces, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Report No. 688 Aerodynamic Characteristics of Horizontal Tail Surfaces
... National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Report No. 688 Aerodynamic Characteristics of Horizontal Tail Surfaces...National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Report No. 688 Aerodynamic Characteristics of Horizontal Tail Surfaces Booklet National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Report 688 Aerodynamic Characteristics of Horizontal Tail Surfaces ... -
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Journal - An Introduction to Aerodynamic Compressibility, Bradley Jones, 09/1940
... An Introduction to Aerodynamic Compressibility...An Introduction to Aerodynamic Compressibility Journal An Introduction to Aerodynamic Compressibility Bradley Jones U.S. ...Black hardcover book.non-fiction -
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Manual (Item) - Aerodynamic Flutter
... Aerodynamic Flutter...American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Aerodynamic Flutter Manual Aerodynamic Flutter ...American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics -
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Magazine (Item) - The Leading Edge Magazine, The Leading Edge Winter 1987/1988 Aerodynamic Research at GEAE
... The Leading Edge Winter 1987/1988 Aerodynamic Research at GEAE...The Leadiing Edge Magazine The Leading Edge Winter 1987/1988 Aerodynamic Research at GEAE Magazine The Leading Edge Magazine ...The Leadiing Edge Magazine -
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Book - AGARD reports, Improvement of Aerodynamic Performance Through Boundary Layer Control and High Lift Systems
... Improvement of Aerodynamic Performance Through Boundary Layer Control and High Lift Systems...AGARD reports High lift systems Drag reduction Shock wave boundary layer interactions Overview of experimental understanding of boundary layer structure and behaviour, circa 1984 Improvement of Aerodynamic Performance Through Boundary Layer Control and High Lift Systems Book AGARD reports ...Overview of experimental understanding of boundary layer structure and behaviour, circa 1984non-fictionOverview of experimental understanding of boundary layer structure and behaviour, circa 1984high lift systems, drag reduction, shock wave boundary layer interactions -
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Book - AGARD reports, Special Course on Engineering Methods in Aerodynamic Analysis and Design of Aircraft
... Special Course on Engineering Methods in Aerodynamic Analysis and Design of Aircraft...AGARD reports Computational procedures for preliminary design Configuration development Survey of experimental techniques for performance prediction Panel methods for aerodynamic analysis & design High angle of attack - aerodynamics Aircraft drag analysis methods Overview of computational procedures for conceptual & preliminary aircraft design, circa 1992 Special Course on Engineering Methods in Aerodynamic Analysis and Design of Aircraft Book AGARD reports ...Overview of computational procedures for conceptual & preliminary aircraft design, circa 1992non-fictionOverview of computational procedures for conceptual & preliminary aircraft design, circa 1992computational procedures for preliminary design, configuration development, survey of experimental techniques for performance prediction, panel methods for aerodynamic analysis & design, high angle of attack - aerodynamics, aircraft drag analysis methods -
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Book - AGARD reports, Aerodynamic Data Accuracy and Quality : Requirements and Capabilities in Wind Tunnel Testing
... Aerodynamic Data Accuracy and Quality : Requirements and Capabilities in Wind Tunnel Testing ...AGARD reports Wind tunnel data comparisons Uncertainties analysis Drag accuracy achievements Facility problems Simulation problems Progress in testing technologies Studies on aerodynamic data accuracy & quality in wind tunnel testing, circa 1988 Aerodynamic Data Accuracy and Quality : Requirements and Capabilities in Wind Tunnel Testing Book AGARD reports ...Studies on aerodynamic data accuracy & quality in wind tunnel testing, circa 1988non-fictionStudies on aerodynamic data accuracy & quality in wind tunnel testing, circa 1988wind tunnel data comparisons, uncertainties analysis, drag accuracy achievements, facility problems, simulation problems, progress in testing technologies -
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Document (item) - Wamira Documents and drawings
... ATB A1-2 Box X98 NIA E-16 Wamira AAC Aerodynamic Program “EQUI” change control issue B to issue C AAC Aerodynamic Tandem A10 performance summary for AST 412 AAC Aerodynamic ACF/H3/15 LADYP Validation AAC Aerodynamic ACF/H3/16 Change Control Issue A to B AAC Aerodynamic ACF/H3/17 “Dill” program Control issue B to C AAC Aerodynamic A2CF/B3/1 Estimated limit airloads on the A20 nacelle and canopy AAC Aerodynamic A2CF/A2/1-12 Assessment of airbrake proposal for A20 AAC Aerodynamic ACF/C4/15 Tandem A10-EMB 312 performance comparison AAC Aerodynamic ACF/C4/21 A20 performance data AAC Aerodynamic A2CF/C4/4 A20 performance summary AAC Aerodynamic A2CF/C4/8 A20 Garrett TPE 331-70 performance in service and polished AAC Aerodynamic ACF/A2/11 Engine low cycle fatigue A20 with PTG AAC Aerodynamic ACF/E3/12 A20 Propellor selection data AAC Aerodynamic A2CF/E3/3 Dowty Rotol propellor performance ...ATB A1-2 Box X98 NIA E-16 Wamira AAC Aerodynamic Program “EQUI” change control issue B to issue C AAC Aerodynamic Tandem A10 performance summary for AST 412 AAC Aerodynamic ACF/H3/15 LADYP Validation AAC Aerodynamic ACF/H3/16 Change Control Issue A to B AAC Aerodynamic ACF/H3/17 “Dill” program Control issue B to C AAC Aerodynamic A2CF/B3/1 Estimated limit airloads on the A20 nacelle and canopy AAC Aerodynamic A2CF/A2/1-12 Assessment of airbrake proposal for A20 AAC Aerodynamic ACF/C4/15 Tandem A10-EMB 312 performance comparison AAC Aerodynamic ACF/C4/21 A20 performance data AAC Aerodynamic A2CF/C4/4 A20 performance summary AAC Aerodynamic A2CF/C4/8 A20 Garrett TPE 331-70 performance in service and polished AAC Aerodynamic ACF/A2/11 Engine low cycle fatigue A20 with PTG AAC Aerodynamic ACF/E3/12 A20 Propellor selection data AAC Aerodynamic A2CF/E3/3 Dowty Rotol propellor performance Document Wamira Documents and drawings ... -
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Document (Item) - GAF - A Summary Of Performance Of MK.3A Jindivik
... Aerodynamic Note B3/33...Aerodynamic Note B3/33 GAF - A Summary Of Performance Of MK.3A Jindivik Document GAF - A Summary Of Performance Of MK.3A Jindivik ...Aerodynamic Note B3/33 -
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Book (item) - Simulation Of The Cycle Of An RAAF Servicing Supply Item (The Avon Mk 26 Engine )
... Dept. Of Supply ARL Aerodynamic Note 266...Dept. Of Supply ARL Aerodynamic Note 266 Simulation Of The Cycle Of An RAAF Servicing Supply Item (The Avon Mk 26 Engine ) Book Simulation Of The Cycle Of An RAAF Servicing Supply Item (The Avon Mk 26 Engine ) ...Dept. Of Supply ARL Aerodynamic Note 266 -
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Book (item) - Low Speed Wind Tunnel Investigation On The CA-23 A Twin Seat All Weather Fighter Aircraft
... Dept. Of Supply ARL Aerodynamic Note 125 By D.A.Lemarie...Dept. Of Supply ARL Aerodynamic Note 125 By D.A.Lemarie Low Speed Wind Tunnel Investigation On The CA-23 A Twin Seat All Weather Fighter Aircraft Book Low Speed Wind Tunnel Investigation On The CA-23 A Twin Seat All Weather Fighter Aircraft ...Dept. Of Supply ARL Aerodynamic Note 125 By D.A.Lemarie -
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Document - Wamira A10 Documents and drawings
... NIA E-55 Wamira Folder CF3/03/1 Effect of flap on power off Cy Cn Ct Folder CF3/03/3 Lateral Directional Static stability Folder CF3/03/4 Aileron Asymmetric Gearing Folder CF3/03/5 Estimate of rudder and sideslip Folder ACF/03/1 Required to trim wings level Folder CF3/D3/6 Aileron profile drag characteristics Folder ACF/D3/7 Lateral directional control characteristics Folder ACF/D3/8 Rudder and aileron sideslip gradients Folder CF3/D4/1 lat/dir stability Folder CF3/D4/2 lat/dir optimisation Folder CF3/D4/3 lat/dir aerodynamic characteristics Folder CF3/D4/4 lat/dir characteristics Folder CF3/D4/5 PC7 turbo trainer handling qualities Folder CF3/D4/6 lat/dir aerodynamic characteristics Folder CF3/D4/8 roll performance Folder ACF/D4/21 Aileron dynamic behaviour Folder ACF/D4/20 lat/dir aerodynamic characteristics Folder CF3/D4/10 Roll control force Vol 1 Folder CF3/D4/9 Roll performance Vols 2 and 3 Folder CF3/D4/12 Rudder hinge moment ratio Folder CF3/D4/11 Roll control force Vols 2 and 3 Folder CF3/D4/13 Lat/Dir stability program validation Folder CF3/D4/14 Lat/Dir handling qualities evaluation Vol 1 Folder ACF/D4/15 Lat/Dir Aerodynamic characteristics Folder ACF/D4/16 Roll performance evaluation Vol 2 Folder ACF/D4/17 Lat/Dir Aerodynamic Characteristics Copy 1 Folder ACF/D4/17 Lat/Dir Aerodynamic Characteristics Copy 2 Folder ACF/D4/17 Lat/Dir Aerodynamic Characteristics Copy 3 Folder ACF/D4/22 Failure requirements – aileron, rudder and elevator trim tab runaways Folder ACF/D4/24 Correlation of roll rate derivatives from rotary balance with estimates Folder ACF/D4/28 Brief analysis of the effect of power and gamma on the spiral T2 Folder ACF/D4/27 Directional control characteristics of proposed extended rudder Folder ACF/D4/25 Brief review of aileron stick forces ...NIA E-55 Wamira Folder CF3/03/1 Effect of flap on power off Cy Cn Ct Folder CF3/03/3 Lateral Directional Static stability Folder CF3/03/4 Aileron Asymmetric Gearing Folder CF3/03/5 Estimate of rudder and sideslip Folder ACF/03/1 Required to trim wings level Folder CF3/D3/6 Aileron profile drag characteristics Folder ACF/D3/7 Lateral directional control characteristics Folder ACF/D3/8 Rudder and aileron sideslip gradients Folder CF3/D4/1 lat/dir stability Folder CF3/D4/2 lat/dir optimisation Folder CF3/D4/3 lat/dir aerodynamic characteristics Folder CF3/D4/4 lat/dir characteristics Folder CF3/D4/5 PC7 turbo trainer handling qualities Folder CF3/D4/6 lat/dir aerodynamic characteristics Folder CF3/D4/8 roll performance Folder ACF/D4/21 Aileron dynamic behaviour Folder ACF/D4/20 lat/dir aerodynamic characteristics Folder CF3/D4/10 Roll control force Vol 1 Folder CF3/D4/9 Roll performance Vols 2 and 3 Folder CF3/D4/12 Rudder hinge moment ratio Folder CF3/D4/11 Roll control force Vols 2 and 3 Folder CF3/D4/13 Lat/Dir stability program validation Folder CF3/D4/14 Lat/Dir handling qualities evaluation Vol 1 Folder ACF/D4/15 Lat/Dir Aerodynamic characteristics Folder ACF/D4/16 Roll performance evaluation Vol 2 Folder ACF/D4/17 Lat/Dir Aerodynamic Characteristics Copy 1 Folder ACF/D4/17 Lat/Dir Aerodynamic Characteristics Copy 2 Folder ACF/D4/17 Lat/Dir Aerodynamic Characteristics Copy 3 Folder ACF/D4/22 Failure requirements – aileron, rudder and elevator trim tab runaways Folder ACF/D4/24 Correlation of roll rate derivatives from rotary balance with estimates Folder ACF/D4/28 Brief analysis of the effect of power and gamma on the spiral T2 Folder ACF/D4/27 Directional control characteristics of proposed extended rudder Folder ACF/D4/25 Brief review of aileron stick forces Document Wamira A10 Documents and drawings ... -
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Archive (Item) - Box Baa 105 Boeing (Gaf / Asta) Collection
... Description: Jindivik 3A & 3B - Spanwise Loading and Lift Distribution - JDH I Jindivik 3A & 3B - Re-design of Elevator - JDH II Jindivik 3A & 3B - Aerodynamic Data for Stressing - Flap and Aileron Hinge Moments - JDH III Jindivik 3A & 3B - Aerodynamic Da Level of Importance: National. ...Description: Jindivik 3A & 3B - Spanwise Loading and Lift Distribution - JDH I Jindivik 3A & 3B - Re-design of Elevator - JDH II Jindivik 3A & 3B - Aerodynamic Data for Stressing - Flap and Aileron Hinge Moments - JDH III Jindivik 3A & 3B - Aerodynamic Da Level of Importance: National. ...Description: Jindivik 3A & 3B - Spanwise Loading and Lift Distribution - JDH I Jindivik 3A & 3B - Re-design of Elevator - JDH II Jindivik 3A & 3B - Aerodynamic Data for Stressing - Flap and Aileron Hinge Moments - JDH III Jindivik 3A & 3B - Aerodynamic Da Level of Importance: National. Historical Details: DAP/GAF/ASTA constructed many overseas designs under licence in Australia (Beaufort, Beaufighter, Lincoln, Canberra and F18) however they also designed and constructed a number of significant local designs that were successful in oversea's markets includi -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyEquipment - SCOTT Ski Boots
... For Charley a natural progression led to the development of the aerodynamic handlebar and mountain bike suspension systems. ...For Charley a natural progression led to the development of the aerodynamic handlebar and mountain bike suspension systems. ...The sport of skiing was revolutionized with a technical innovation from Ed Scott. His invention of the first tapered aluminium ski pole immediately replaced the sport's existing use of bamboo and steel. One of Ed Scott’s key associates was Charley French, a former aeronautical engineer who began working with him in Sun Valley, Idaho, USA in 1970. The first project that tackled together was to improve the design of ski boots. From there they progressed to ski goggles. This led to the design of goggles for motorcross. For Charley a natural progression led to the development of the aerodynamic handlebar and mountain bike suspension systems. In 1997, the SCOTT company introduced a technical winter sport apparel line and in 1998 was also producing skis. In 2009 their new Crusair quickly became the benchmark ski for the freeride mountaineering market. SCOTT continue to be innovators for the development of sports equipment and their designs are often worn by champions in skiing, cycling and athletics. These boots were donated by Julian Newton Brown. Stickers were attached to advertise his lodge at Falls Creek. The boots were lightweight allowing a lot of ankle flex, and good support when turning due to stiff cuffs. This type of boot was popular with free skiers.These boots are significant because they demonstrate a stage in the evolving technology of designs for the ski sport industry and also bear the sticker of Julian's Lodge, an iconic business in Falls Creek, Victoria.Lime green plastic, single clip racing boot.Sticker on front of both boots: Julian's Lodgeski equipment, ski boot design, scott ski products, julian's lodge, julian newton brown -
Australian Gliding MuseumMachine - Glider - Sailplane, 1943
... Ric New modified the glider by “flat topping” the fuselage and making other aerodynamic changes. This kind of modification of the LK10A was a well tried strategy in United States for extracting better performance from the glider. ...Ric New modified the glider by “flat topping” the fuselage and making other aerodynamic changes. This kind of modification of the LK10A was a well tried strategy in United States for extracting better performance from the glider. ...The Laister-Kauffman 10A (LK10A) is a 2 seat a military training glider developed from a successful Jack Laister single seat glider called Yankee Doodle that first flew in 1938 and was exhibited at the Paris Air Show of 1939. The two seater variation was ordered in 1941 by the US Army for training glider pilots of troop carrying gliders. The military designation was XTG-4. The LK 10A glider was a simpler, more robust design than Yankee Doodle. A longer canopy enclosed both seating positions. The top of the fuselage formed a straight ridge from the top of the canopy to the point where the fin – rudder connected. Also, the design was simplified by adopting straight spar wings of 15.2 metres in place of gull wings of 14.170 metres. During the war years 156 LK10As were produced before the contracts to supply the US Army were terminated. Many of these were later sold as surplus. The Museum’s exhibit (serial number 122) was built in 1943. It was imported into Australia in the 1950s by Ric New, a member of the Gliding Club of Western Australia. Ric New modified the glider by “flat topping” the fuselage and making other aerodynamic changes. This kind of modification of the LK10A was a well tried strategy in United States for extracting better performance from the glider. It is understood that the reduction in weight and cleaner aerodynamics from the changes could increase the glide ratio from 1:24 to something like 1:30. The LK10A was located at the Gliding Club of Western Australia for many years. Records reveal that it was kept airworthy until about 1975. The LK10A is an important acquisition in that it allows one to compare the state of two seat glider design in United States and the United Kingdom in the immediate post war period. It is interesting to note that at that time a number of clubs in Australia who acquired a two seat glider for training chose the United Kingdom open cockpit high strutted wing offerings from Slingsby (e.g. T31) instead of more innovative military surplus gliders from America. Modified LK10A glider consisting of tubular steel fuselage with a combination of fabric and metal covering, fabric covered wooden wings and other flying surfaces.australian gliding, glider, sailplane, laister, kauffman, ric new, gliding club of western australia, lk10a, yankee doodle, xtg-4 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchIkara Missile, Maribyrnong Ordinance Factory in Victoria. et al, 1965
... The payload, either the Mk44 or Mk46 lightweight torpedo was suspended to the underside of the airframe and faired into the body to provide and aerodynamic shape. The forward section of the body housed the autopilot and the thermal battery unit. ...The payload, either the Mk44 or Mk46 lightweight torpedo was suspended to the underside of the airframe and faired into the body to provide and aerodynamic shape. The forward section of the body housed the autopilot and the thermal battery unit. ...During the 1950’s, the growing threat from Submarines, led the Royal Australian Navy to consider a quick reaction, long range ASW torpedo delivery system as an alternative to the USN’s ASROC and the RN’s Match. Full scale research and development began in 1960 using the Turana target drone as the basis for the delivery platform. Shipboard tests began in 1963 and the Government Aircraft Factory (GAF) began production of three variants M3, M4 and M5 in 1965. The M4 variant had a guidance system designed to interface to a full tactical data handling system while the M3 and M5 variants used a simpler system with a dedicated fire control system. The IKARA is an unmanned miniature aircraft with clip on upper and lower stabilizers and wings. The upper stabilizer (SVU) housed and electronic package that transmitted flight data back to the launch platform and received updated target acquisition data during flight. Flight maneuverability was provided by elevons fitted into the trailing edge of each wing, these were operated by an actuator system that received flight correction data transmitted to the autopilot from the fire control system. The payload, either the Mk44 or Mk46 lightweight torpedo was suspended to the underside of the airframe and faired into the body to provide and aerodynamic shape. The forward section of the body housed the autopilot and the thermal battery unit. Propulsion was provided by the MURAWA steel cased, solid propellant rocket motor with a combined boost and sustainer stage. IKARA was capable of engaging a target to the maximum range of the ships sonar, regardless of weather conditions. Target information is fed into the fire control system, which calculated to drop zone for the torpedo taking into account speed and direction of launch platform and target, win speed etc, then tracking the missile to the drop zone where command signals initiate torpedo release. The IKARA is an unmanned miniature aircraft with clip on upper and lower stabilizers and wings. navy, torpedo, rocket, submarine, missile -
Australian Gliding MuseumMachine - Glider – Sailplane
... In 1945, a United Kingdom firm, Chilton Aircraft Limited, revised the plans for the DFS Meise Olympia keeping its aerodynamic shape and prepared new technical drawings for the production of the Chilton Olympia. ...In 1945, a United Kingdom firm, Chilton Aircraft Limited, revised the plans for the DFS Meise Olympia keeping its aerodynamic shape and prepared new technical drawings for the production of the Chilton Olympia. ...Prior to World War II an international competition was held for design of a standard sailplane for use in Olympic competition in 1940 in Finland. The design chosen was the “Meise” from DFS in Germany and its designer Hans Jacob. The 1940 Olympics were cancelled due to the outbreak of war and post war international gliding competition has been organized as World Championships, not as an Olympic event. After the war the Meise was manufactured by firms in Europe and a few were built by amateurs from plans. In 1945, a United Kingdom firm, Chilton Aircraft Limited, revised the plans for the DFS Meise Olympia keeping its aerodynamic shape and prepared new technical drawings for the production of the Chilton Olympia. It engaged Elliotts of Newbury (a firm with aircraft production experience during the war) to built a set of wings for its prototype. The wings were made by Elliotts but it apparently refused to let Chiltons have the jigs required to build more wings. The matter was resolved by Chiltons transferring its production rights and equipment to Elliotts. Elliotts produced several batches of Olympias (the “EON Olympia”) – probably about 150 in total from 1947 including Marks 1, 2 and 3 versions (featuring some structural changes and design improvements). The Australian Gliding Museum’s Olympia is a Mark 2 (actually 2B according to the logbook) which can be distinguished by the built in main wheel and blown Perspex canopy. It was designated as serial number EON/O/34 by Elliotts. It was damaged badly at Bristol, UK, in 1949. The wreckage was acquired by a Melbourne based syndicate including Dave Darbyshire, and imported into Australia. Additional damage occurred in shipping due to the need to shorten the wings to fit them into a crate. The syndicate rebuilt the glider and re-launched it in 1956 (registration number VH-GHR). It was flown by the syndicate and several gliding clubs in Victoria and South Australia until about 1972. A potentially airworthy example of a now rare sailplane of historical importanceSingle seat wooden sailplane, partly restored.australian gliding, glider, sailplane, dfs, hans jacob, meise, olympics, eon olympia, chilton aircraft, elliotts of newbury, dave darbyshire, great eastern gliding club, barossa valley gliding club, murray bridge gliding club -
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Booklet (Item) - CAC CA-23 All Weather Fighter RAAF Sp - Compiled by Engineering Departmentecification AC79 Aerodynamic Mechanical and Structural Report
... Booklet CAC CA-23 All Weather Fighter RAAF Sp - Compiled by Engineering Departmentecification AC79 Aerodynamic Mechanical and Structural Report ... -
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Document - Jindivick 3A and 3B Aerodynamic Data for Stressing Summary of Data, Department of Supply Government Aircraft Factories
... Department of Supply Government Aircraft Factories Document Jindivick 3A and 3B Aerodynamic Data for Stressing Summary of Data ... -
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Document - Jindivick Mk.3A Engine Performance Data Aerodynamic Data, Government Aircraft Factories
... Government Aircraft Factories Document Jindivick Mk.3A Engine Performance Data Aerodynamic Data ...
