Aircraft Surface Coatings for Drag Reduction/Erosion Protection

811070

10/01/1981

Event
Aerospace Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
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.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/811070
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.
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Publisher
Published
Oct 1, 1981
Product Code
811070
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English