LEADING EDGE FOR AN AIRFOIL

A leading edge for an airfoil comprising a torsion box, the leading edge comprising a leading plate and a first inflatable element suitable for being filled with air. The leading plate comprises a convex side and a concave side. The first inflatable element is in contact with at least part of the co...

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Hauptverfasser: VÁZQUEZ CASTRO Jesús Javier, Pereira Mosqueira Fernando
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A leading edge for an airfoil comprising a torsion box, the leading edge comprising a leading plate and a first inflatable element suitable for being filled with air. The leading plate comprises a convex side and a concave side. The first inflatable element is in contact with at least part of the concave side, thus reinforcing the leading plate. An airfoil comprising such a leading edge is also provided.