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8' x 6' Supersonic Wind Tunnel (8x6)

Visit Web Site Lab: Glenn Research Center Category: Aviation 2100 Brookpark Drive Cleveland, OH, 44153-3127 Phone: 216-433-3304 ext. Fax: 216-433-8011	View Full Size Image
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The 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel (8x6 SWT) is an atmospheric tunnel with perforated stainless steel walls that provide boundary control during transonic operations. It is the only transonic propulsion wind tunnel at NASA. Aircraft such as the Advanced Turboprop, the National Aerospace Plane, the Advanced Tactical Fighter, the Joint Strike Fighter and the High Speed Civil Transport have been tested in this facility.