High Speed Wind Tunnel

About High Speed Wind Tunnel

Marketing Overview

Our high-speed wind tunnel systems are designed for advanced aerodynamic research in subsonic, transonic, and supersonic regimes. Engineered for precision and reliability, these tunnels enable accurate simulation of high-speed flow conditions critical for aerospace, defense, and propulsion studies.

With configurable Mach number ranges, high-quality flow control, and advanced measurement integration, the system supports detailed analysis of shock waves, compressibility effects, and high-speed aerodynamic performance. Modular design and scalable power systems allow customization to meet diverse research and testing requirements.

Technical Datasheet (Generalized Ranges)

1. System Classification

• Mach Number Range: 0.4 4.5
• Categories:
• Subsonic: Mach 0.4 0.8
• Transonic: Mach 0.8 1.2
• Supersonic: Mach 1.2 4.5

2. Test Section Specifications

• Type: Closed (typical), Open (optional)
• Shape: Rectangular / Circular
• Cross-Section Area: 0.01 m 5 m
• Length: 0.5 m 10 m

3. Flow Performance

• Velocity Range: ~140 m/s 1500 m/s (depending on Mach number and conditions)
• Mach Number Control Accuracy: 0.01 0.05
• Flow Uniformity: 1% or better
• Turbulence Intensity: < 0.5%

4. Operating Conditions

• Total Pressure Range: 1 bar 50 bar (pressurized systems)
• Total Temperature Range: Ambient to 600 K (higher with heating systems)
• Reynolds Number: Up to 10 10+

5. Drive / Flow Generation

• Type:
• Continuous (compressor-driven)
• Intermittent (blowdown / storage tank type)
• Power Requirement:
  100 kW 50 MW (depending on scale)

6. Key Components

• Settling chamber with flow conditioning
• Convergent-divergent (de Laval) nozzle
• Test section (optical access optional)
• Diffuser and exhaust system
• High-pressure air supply / storage tanks
• Control valves and flow regulation system

7. Instrumentation (Optional)

• Pressure transducers and scanners
• Schlieren / shadowgraph systems (shock visualization)
• Force and moment balances
• High-speed data acquisition systems
• Temperature and density measurement

8. Applications

• Aerospace vehicle and missile testing
• Supersonic intake and nozzle studies
• Shock wave and compressibility research
• High-speed propulsion systems
• Academic and defence research

9. Optional Configurations

• Blowdown supersonic wind tunnel
• Hypersonic extension (above Mach 5, on request)
• Heated flow systems
• Variable-density / pressurized tunnels
• Optical access test sections

10. Customization Options

• Mach number range
• Test section size and geometry
• Pressure and temperature capabilities
• Instrumentation and visualization systems
• Continuous or intermittent operation