A compact, practical open-circuit suction wind tunnel for studying aerodynamics. The wind tunnel saves time and money compared with full-scale wind tunnels or airborne laboratories.
The wind tunnel provides accurate results and is suitable for undergraduate study and research projects.
Air enters the tunnel through an aerodynamically designed effuser (cone) that accelerates the air linearly. It then enters the working section and passes through a grill before moving through a diffuser and then to a variable-speed axial fan. The grill protects the fan from damage by loose objects. The air leaves the fan, passes through a silencer unit and then back out to atmosphere.
A separate control and instrumentation unit controls the speed of the axial fan (and the air velocity in the working section).
A metal frame supports the wind tunnel. The frame includes lockable castors for convenient mobility.
What's Included?Learning OutcomesKey FeaturesAvailable ExperimentsRecommended Ancillaries
A wide variety of subsonic aerodynamics experiments (some need ancillaries), including:
AF1300A - Experiment
A cylinder model with a single pressure tapping point for use with the AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
AF1300C - Experiment
A 150 mm chord NACA2412 unsymmetrical section aerofoil with 300 mm span and adjustable flap for use with the AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
AF1300D - Experiment
A set of two aerofoils both of NACA0012 profile and 150 mm chord for use with the AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
AF1300E - Experiment
A 100 mm diameter flat plate for use with the AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
AF1300F - Experiment
A flat boundary layer model to illustrate the phenomena of boundary layer development and separation. For use with the AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
AF1300J - Experiment
Five drag investigation models for use with the TecQuipment AF1300 wind tunnel - a streamlined shape, a sphere, hemisphere, "dimpled" sphere, and a flat plate. All the models have a 50mm frontal area for easy comparison
AF1300L - Experiment
An S1210 profile aerofoil of 150 mm chord for use with the AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
AF1300G / AF1300G - Experiment
A model aircraft with high wing configuration for use in TecQuipment's AF1300 Wind Tunnel.
AFA1 - Ancillary
A tilting 36-tube manometer for use with the AF1300, AF1450 and AF1600 Subsonic Wind Tunnels, other TecQuipment products, or as a general purpose instrument.
AFA10 - Ancillary
This smoke generator and probe is an optional ancillary to TecQuipment's AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel to allow the observation of airflow in subsonic wind tunnels and other airflow situations.
AFA7 - Ancillary
A traversing Pitot-static tube with electronic position measurement for use with TecQuipment’s Subsonic Wind Tunnels (AF1300, AF1450, AF1600).
AFA10 - Ancillary
This smoke generator and probe is an optional ancillary to TecQuipment's AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel to allow the observation of airflow in subsonic wind tunnels and other airflow situations.
AFA1 - Ancillary
A tilting 36-tube manometer for use with the AF1300, AF1450 and AF1600 Subsonic Wind Tunnels, other TecQuipment products, or as a general purpose instrument.
AF1300T - Ancillary
A three-component balance designed for use with the AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel.
AFA5 - Ancillary
Digital differential pressure measurement and display unit for use with TecQuipment’s Subsonic Wind Tunnel (AF1300).
AFA6 - Ancillary
The 32-Way Pressure Display Unit displays up to 32 different pressures from models Pitot-static tubes and other measuring instruments fitted to a wind tunnel.
AFA7 - Ancillary
A traversing Pitot-static tube with electronic position measurement for use with TecQuipment’s Subsonic Wind Tunnels (AF1300, AF1450, AF1600).
AFA10 - Ancillary
This smoke generator and probe is an optional ancillary to TecQuipment's AF1300 Subsonic Wind Tunnel to allow the observation of airflow in subsonic wind tunnels and other airflow situations.
VDAS-F (mkII) - Ancillary
A frame mounting versatile data acquisition system (VDAS) to allow computer-based data capture for a wide range of TecQuipment products.
TecQuipment's Subsonic Wind Tunnel 600MM (AF1600S) is an open circuit suction subsonic wind tunnel with a working section of 600 mm by 600 mm and 1250 mm long. The package includes a Three-Component Balance, Dual Axis Pressure Traverse, and associated instrumentation such as a 32-Way Pressure Display Unit and Versatile Data Acquisition System (VDAS-F).
The complete starter set includes TecQuipment’s Subsonic Wind Tunnel (AF1300), the Basic Lift and Drag Balance (AF1300Z) and the Three-dimensional Drag Models (AF1300J) - all parts needed for experiments in aerodynamic drag.
Open-circuit, bench top subsonic wind tunnel for a wide range of investigations into aerodynamics. Included with the Wind Tunnel are 3 sets of different models and the Basic Lift and Drag Balance.
