Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
aerodynamic device
engine cowling |
| gptkbp:awarded |
Collier Trophy
|
| gptkbp:awardYear |
1929
|
| gptkbp:category |
aerodynamics
aircraft components |
| gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:National_Advisory_Committee_for_Aeronautics
|
| gptkbp:effect |
improves engine cooling efficiency
improves fuel efficiency increases speed |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
NACA cowling
|
| gptkbp:introducedIn |
1927
|
| gptkbp:material |
aluminum
|
| gptkbp:notableAircraft |
gptkb:Boeing_Model_40
gptkb:Gee_Bee_Model_R gptkb:Lockheed_Vega |
| gptkbp:purpose |
improve engine cooling
reduce drag on radial engines |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:NACA_duct
|
| gptkbp:shape |
circular ring
|
| gptkbp:usedOn |
gptkb:aircraft
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:NACA
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|