The supersonic wind tunnel (SSWT) is a blow-down tunnel, designed, built and commissioned by the Aeromechanical Systems Group. The Aeromechanical Systems Group is a research group based at the Defence Academy of the UK in Shrivenham, with diverse expertise in both aeronautical and power systems.
Summary of applications
Type: blow-down.
Working section: 150mm x 150mm.
Speed range: M=1.4 to 2.4.
Other features: variable-incidence sting support; integral 6-component electronic balance, full data logging.
