BroomstickPilot
16th Feb 2008, 06:09
Hi Guys,
As we all know, the NACA pattern air intake has become ubiquitous on the external surfaces of aircraft of all types and sizes.
Logic tells me that these ought to be less efficient than the old fashioned air scoop that used to stand proud of the surface on which it was situated.
Yet there must be some definite advantage in the NACA pattern because every manufacturer uses it.
Does anybody please know the rationale on which the design of the NACA intake has been based?
Broomstick.
As we all know, the NACA pattern air intake has become ubiquitous on the external surfaces of aircraft of all types and sizes.
Logic tells me that these ought to be less efficient than the old fashioned air scoop that used to stand proud of the surface on which it was situated.
Yet there must be some definite advantage in the NACA pattern because every manufacturer uses it.
Does anybody please know the rationale on which the design of the NACA intake has been based?
Broomstick.