ESDU 94044 A-2007
Excrescence drag levels on aircraft.

Standard No.
ESDU 94044 A-2007
Release Date
2007
Published By
ESDU - Engineering Sciences Data Unit
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ESDU 94044 A-2007
Scope
ESDU 94044 is based on manufacturer's estimated values for a large number of aircraft as manufactured and provides a guide to standards that have been achieved and a method to obtain a first approximate estimate. In most cases a datum drag parameter is presented at the troposphere and a Mach number of 0.8; a correction factor to other altitudes and speeds whose derivation is included is based on a detailed study of the variation of excrescence drag with Reynolds and Mach numbers. The drag parameter is plotted against wetted area for complete airframes but@ for a more detailed estimate@ values for some categories of excrescence are also given graphically. They are: surface and control imperfections@ air-data systems@ lights and beacons@ antennas@ static discharge wicks@ auxiliary power unit@ and features required for rain dispersal@ for ventilation/cooling@ for air-conditioning and for fuel systems. Some information is included on the extent that 'clean-up' has proved possible on several aircraft.

ESDU 94044 A-2007 history




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