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Wind tunnel T-101
Basic parameters
| Flow velocity | 5-52 m/s |
| Reynolds number per 1 m | up to 3.6∙106 |
| Total pressure | atmospheric |
| Dynamic pressure | up to 1.7 kPa |
| Stagnation temperature | environmental |
| Angle of attack(α) | ±20° |
| Side slip angle(β) | ±180° |
| Test section dimensions: | |
| Cross section area (elliptical) | 24x14 m |
| Test section length | 24 m |
| Test object dimensions: | |
| Wing span | up to 18 m |
| Fuselage length | up to 30 m |
| Fuselage length | up to 35 m2 |
General description
T-101 is a subsonic continuous-operation, closed-layout wind tunnel with two reverse channels and an open test section. Two fans of total power 30 MW generate the flow. The wind tunnel is equipped with a six-component electric-mechanical balance and a system for test object remote control. Computerized measurement-and-control complex enables data registration, acquisition, and processing.
The following types of tests can be carried out in T-101:
- determination of aerodynamic characteristics either of full-scale flight vehicles (aircraft, helicopters, etc.) or of their large-scale models;
- determination of aerodynamic loads on control surfaces with the help of in-model strain-gauge balance;
- determination of pressure distribution along the surface of flight vehicle or its model with the help of electronic modules (up to 1300 points);
- investigations of icing influence on the aerodynamic characteristics of flight vehicle and its elements (wing, empennage, etc.) and on the controls efficiency;
- investigations of the characteristics of parachutes, gliders and delta wings;
- investigations of industrial objects under exposure to the wind;
- physical investigations of flight vehicles and other objects or their models at high Reynolds number.
Capabilities
- Testing of objects and their models at high Reynolds number;
- Testing of aircraft, helicopters and their models with actual or simulated engine operations.
Technological advantages
- Testing of objects and their models at high Reynolds number;
- Testing of aircraft, helicopters and their models with actual or simulated engine operations.