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The Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel at MIT
Available for aerodynamic testing and research by academic, industry, and government users
About
The Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel is a modern subsonic, continuous-flow, closed-return tunnel with a state-of-the-art test section and custom data collection — the most advanced wind tunnel in U.S. academia.
Key Features
- Maximum speed: 230 mph
- Test section: 7.75' H x 12' W x 18' L
- 8:1 Contraction Ratio
- Turbulence level: 0.05%
- MATLAB-based tunnel control and data acquisition system
- View detailed specifications
Why the Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel?
Since 1938 the Wind Tunnel has been a campus landmark at MIT, used for education, research, industry, and outreach across disciplines. Today, with a new, state-of-the-art facility reopened in 2021, the Wind Tunnel serves dozens of academic and industry clients each year.