Tank Tests of a Model of a Flying-boat Hull Having a Longitudinally Concave Planing Bottom

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Summary: The NACA model 11-B, which has a longitudinally concave planing bottom forward of the step, was tested over a wide range of loading. The results of the tests are presented as curves of resistance and trimming moment plotted against speed for various trim angles and as curves of resistance coefficient at best trim angle, and trimming-moment coefficient. The characteristics of the form at the optimum trim are compared with those of NACA model 11-C which has the same form with the exception of a planing bottom longitudinally straight near the step. Photographs of the models being towed in the tank are included for a comparison of the spray patterns. At the best angles of trim in each case model 11-B has lower resistance at high speeds, a higher maximum positive trimming moment near the hump speed, and a more favorable spray pattern than of model 11-C.
Collection: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
Note: Document ID: 19930081334.
Accession ID: 93R10624.
NACA-TN-545.
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