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Old 02-12-2005, 11:34 AM
Jeff Walkowiak Jeff Walkowiak is offline
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need to find info

I am trying to find info to calculate the water resistance at 50 mph on a flat surface of 40 sq in ,in either inch or foot pounds, don't seem to be having any luck, thanks J T Walkowiak,, jeff@cobrajetsteering.com
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Old 02-12-2005, 12:35 PM
jehardiman jehardiman is online now
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Use the ITTC line.

Cf=0.075/(logRn-2)^2

Unless what you have is a flat plate buried in the skin plating, you would still need the shape factor and pressure drag. Get a copy of Hoerner, Fluid Dynamic Drag, and read it.
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Old 02-12-2005, 12:38 PM
Jeff Walkowiak Jeff Walkowiak is offline
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actually a flat plate moving at 50 mph in static water. thanks
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