Max Munk developed the groundbreaking Variable Density Tunnel and revolutionized how to assess wing shapes, which led to better airplane designs.
In his six short years at the NACA, German-born Max Munk brought some of Europe’s technical knowledge to the U.S.. His huge contribution was the Variable Density Tunnel (shown here, at right) – a revolutionary pressurized wind tunnel that could replicate flight conditions. Munk also revolutionized how to assess wing shapes, which led to better airplane design.
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Credit: NASA/Langley Research Center