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Welcome to the Aircraft Research Association
Computational Aerodynamics
Advanced computational methods provide a highly efficient means of maturing initial concept studies into effective aerodynamic designs that meet target operational objectives. Find out how the computational aerodynamics group is developing, applying and analysing results from these methods to contribute to winning designs for major aerospace and motorsport companies.
Design & Manufacture
High quality wind tunnel models, expertly designed for efficient configuration changes, underpin accurate, productive wind tunnel testing. Find out how the latest CAD/CAM design tools and CNC/EDM manufacturing techniques, coupled with highly regarded hand finishing techniques, are used to produce precise and effective models of the next generation of aircraft.
Experimental Aerodynamics
Wind tunnel data of the highest quality is required to verify an aerodynamic design that provides a cutting edge advantage in the competitive aerospace market place. Find out how the Experimental Aerodynamics department uses the latest wind tunnel test techniques efficiently to provide accurate aerodynamic databases for the world’s largest civil and military aircraft development programmes.
