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Originally Posted by freebeard
Wouldn't spats apply to a mono-hull? I'm thinking of three or more aeroforms flying in formation, connected by gnarly beams and struts.
This is why I liked Oliver Kuttner's in-wheel suspension and steering. It would allow for a properly filleted intersection.
The Toecutter — Blender has an Export To Paper Model function that will give you a cutting pattern for an arbitrary shape, but I haven't seen convincing CFD yet. |
I believe that we explored this situation over a decade ago. Around 1958, Mercedes-Benz published that, in spite of its significantly greater frontal area, and weight, that it's fully-enclosed Grand Prix race car had significantly less overall drag than the same car, as an open-wheeled race car.
And yes, it has to do with the interference drag of a 'mutilated' ( Frederick Lanchester's terminology ) form.