Aircraft Surface Coatings for Drag Reduction/Erosion Protection
811070
10/01/1981
- Event
- Content
- Several films and spray-on coating materials were investigated to find a smooth, durable coating that would reduce the drag of commercial transports and that would protect the substrate from erosion and corrosion. Two elastomeric polyurethane spray-on coatings were subjected to flight service evaluations on airline transports. Flight test drag measurements showed that the coatings reduced drag compared to some current surface treatments.
- Pages
- 15
- Citation
- Kreitinger, R., and Middleton, D., "Aircraft Surface Coatings for Drag Reduction/Erosion Protection," SAE Technical Paper 811070, 1981, https://doi.org/10.4271/811070.