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The Aerodynamic Effects of Corrugated Surfaces on the Junkers Ju 52 Wing

An experimental and analytical investigation.

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Principal finding

Corrugation does impose an aerodynamic cost, but judging the design without considering 1920s structural and manufacturing technology is an excellent way to be right for the wrong reason.

The departmental wind tunnel was returned in substantially the same number of pieces.