Wichita State University

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Representative: John Laffen
Fax: 316-978-3175
Phone: 316-978-3569
http://www.aero-labs.org




Walter H. Beech Memorial Wind Tunnel

Date Built: 1946-48
Last Renovated: 2004
Size H/W/L: 7 ft x 10 ft x 12 ft (2.1 m x 3.0 m x 3.7 m)
Max Wind Speed: 230 mph (370.1 kph)
Construction Type: Solid
Reynolds Number: 1.8M/ft w/blockage
Circuit Type: Single Return
Power: 2500 hp
Power Type: VFD, Closed Loop Control
Stagnation Pressure/Temperature: Ambient / Ambient to < 110 deg F (w/active HX)
Data System: HP 9000
Data Acquisition: HP 3852, Others
Pressure System: PSI 8400/192
Balances: 2003 Aerotech ATE, Ltd. External Underfloor Other Internal
Ground Effects: No
Test Types: Aero, Ground Transportation, Building
Air Supply System: Yes
Air Mass Flow: Yes
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