McCook Field Wind Tunnel
This wind tunnel was designed and built at McCook Field in 1918. A 24-blade fan 60 inches in diameter created wind speeds as high as 453 mph. It was used both to test airfoil designs and calibrate airspeed instruments.
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McCook Field Wind Tunnel
This wind tunnel was designed and built at McCook Field in 1918. A 24-blade fan 60 inches in diameter created wind speeds as high as 453 mph. It was used both to test airfoil designs and calibrate airspeed instruments.
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Uploaded on May 9, 2013
Taken on April 11, 2013