Truck aerodynamics.

Author(s)
Flynn, H. & Kyropoulos, P.
Year
Abstract

A requirement for larger trucks and higher operating speed is indicated. The present report presents wind tunnel data on drag of a Chevrolet truck-trailer combination. Possible means of drag reduction are examined. Although side force and yawing moment data are presented, their effect on directional stability, are not, at present analyzed.

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Library number
B 16098 fo / 91 / 96 /
Source

SAE Transactions, Volume 70 (1979), p. 297-308, fig., graph., tab., ref.

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