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Old 07-01-2014, 06:49 PM   #34 (permalink)
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perfect combination

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Originally Posted by CigaR007 View Post
I have often wondered if there is a "synergy" effect when combining different drag reduction mods. Would there be a perfect combination ?
Hucho tells us that for the lowest drag we'll need airfoil or half-body shapes.
*The 2005 NUON NUNA,@ Cd 0.07 would be the 'airfoil' benchmark.
*The 2013 Cambridge University CUER would be an okay 1/2-body benchmark,@ Cd 0.10.
Mods which push a body in those directions would be winners.
The key is the high sectional density and elongation which allow streamlines to converge without separation,leading to a higher base pressure.
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