Before anything leaves ground though, these machines are tested in wind tunnels. [Scott Manley]’s video “How Hypersonic Wind Tunnels Recreate Mach 20” (embedded below) does a wonderful job ...
It sounds like plenty of resources went into developing the wind tunnel. Fun Tech Lab studied how a real one works and made all the components fit into a desktop package. Vents ensure smooth ...
Wheel wells on GM trucks started off rounded, which goes perfectly with pickup tires, which are also round (like most tires). But in 1973, in a major departure from previous generations, the ...
Stellantis has invested $29.5 million to upgrade its testing wind tunnels to improve the range of its all-electric models. With any electric vehicle, aerodynamics play a major role in maximizing ...
If you ever sit in an airplane row overlooking a wing, then you probably notice multiple flaps along its edges that adjust during takeoffs and landings. Much like bird feathers, these components are ...