Video Library

Precision CNC machining at ARA

ARA's Model Manufacture Centre provides high quality machined components which ensures ARA maintains its position as one of the world's leading manufacturers of wind tunnel models. The accurately machined surface finish minimises the handworking required to produce models which conform to the high standards expected by our customers. ARA's CNC machining expertise is ideally suited to low volume, high quality component production.

Testing the KAI T-50 Golden Eagle on the ARA Captive Trajectory Rig

The ARA Two Sting Rig is renowned for high accuracy and highly efficient store release testing. The ARA Two Sting Rig provides confidence of safe store clearance before the flight test phase of a development programme. 'Video shown by permission of KAI'

The ARA Transonic Wind Tunnel Circuit

Experience the sensation of being an air molecule passing around the ARA Transonic Wind Tunnel. Pass through the fan blades, cooler, flow straightener and over the model surface as you take a 6 second circuit of the tunnel.

Umbrella Testing in the ARA Transonic Wind Tunnel

A series of tests were performed on different brands of golf umbrellas in the 8f x 9ft Transonic Wind Tunnel (TWT) at the Aircraft Research Association, for Todays Golfer magazine. The video shows the ARA umbrella being tested to speeds up to 55mph. The TWT is normally used for aerodynamic performance tests on future aircraft designs, operating up to M = 1.2.