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Douglas YO-31A 31-604 (in the NACA wind tunnel at Langley)
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Douglas YO-31A 31-604 (in the NACA wind tunnel at Langley)
Douglas YO-31A 31-604 (msn 1069), shown mounted in the full-scale National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) wind tunnel at Langley, Virginia. 31-604 was tested at Wright Field as the XYO-31A and was later tested in the NACA wind tunnel at Langley in May 1932, before returning to Douglas at Santa Monica Date: 1932
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In this historic photograph, Douglas YO-31A 31-604 (MSN 1069) is seen mounted in the full-scale National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) wind tunnel at Langley Research Center in Virginia. The YO-31A, also known as the XYO-31A at Wright Field, underwent extensive testing in the NACA wind tunnel in May 1932. The Douglas YO-31A was a significant aircraft for its time, representing a major advancement in aviation technology. This particular aircraft was the first all-metal monocoque design produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company. It was originally tested at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio, before being transported to Langley for further evaluation in the NACA wind tunnel. The wind tunnel testing at Langley provided valuable data on the aircraft's aerodynamic properties, including lift, drag, and stability. The information gathered from these tests helped engineers refine the design and improve the performance of the YO-31A. After completing its testing at Langley, the aircraft returned to Douglas Aircraft at Santa Monica for further modifications and development. This photograph captures a moment in aviation history when innovative designs were pushing the boundaries of what was possible in flight. The Douglas YO-31A was a pioneering aircraft that paved the way for advancements in aircraft materials, design, and aerodynamics. The NACA wind tunnel at Langley played a crucial role in validating the design and ensuring the safety and efficiency of this groundbreaking aircraft.
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