Walter H. Beech Wind Tunnel

Capabilities

Tunnel
Specs

WSU Wind Tunnels

Test Section: 7’ H x 10’ W x 12’ L
Contraction Ratio: 6 to 1
Main Fan Unit Dimension: 13’ Diameter, 18 Blades
Main Fan Power Rating: 2,500 HP (1864 kW)

Test Section
Test Speeds (mph): < 40 to 240 mph
Test Speeds (q psf): < 2 to 125 psf
Test Speeds (Re/ft): < 250k/ft to 1.8M/ft
Max Test Temperature: <110 deg F

External Balance Load Range
Lift: ± 2,000 lbs.
Drag: ± 800 lbs.
Side Force: ± 2,000 lbs.
Rolling Moment: ± 4,200 ft-lbs.
Pitching Moment: ± 840 ft-lbs.
Yawing Moment: ± 820 ft-lbs.

Motion
Yaw Motion: +210/-150 deg @ 2 deg/s
Pitch Motion: +45/-45 deg @ 2 deg/s