Summary NASA's AD-1 scissor wing experimental airplane incorporated a single rotating swept wing with a pivot at the top of the fuselage. The swept configuration allowed the plane to take maximum advantage of the Whitcomb Area Rule. But the advantages were outweighed by challenges with aerodynamic stability.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Brian McManus David Kirtley
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jan 22, 2021
Countries of origin : Ireland
Official sites : Nebula Channel Official YouTube Channel
Language : English
Production companies : Nebula Real Engineering Junto Media
Summary NASA's AD-1 scissor wing experimental airplane incorporated a single rotating swept wing with a pivot at the top of the fuselage. The swept configuration allowed the plane to take maximum advantage of the Whitcomb Area Rule. But the advantages were outweighed by challenges with aerodynamic stability.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jan 22, 2021
Countries of origin : Ireland
Official sites : Nebula Channel Official YouTube Channel
Language : English
Production companies : Nebula Real Engineering Junto Media
