Aircraft Surface Coatings for Drag Reduction/Erosion Protection
Date Published: 1981-10-01
Paper Number:811070
DOI: 10.4271/811070
Citation:
Kreitinger, R. and Middleton, D., "Aircraft Surface Coatings for Drag Reduction/Erosion Protection," SAE Technical Paper 811070, 1981, doi:10.4271/811070.
Author(s):
Richard L Kreitinger - Boeing Commercial Airplane Co.
David B. Middleton - NASA-Langley Research Center
Abstract:
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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