DNW: leading wind tunnel organization for high quality and innovative wind tunnel testing technology
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DNW, the German-Dutch Wind Tunnels, was established by the German Aerospace Center DLR and the Netherlands Aerospace Centre NLR.
DNW is a non-profit foundation under Dutch law, with headquarters in Marknesse in the Netherlands.
DNW is one of Europe’s most advanced and specialized organizations for wind tunnel testing. DNW’s six wind tunnels include subsonic, transonic and supersonic facilities, and provide experimental aerodynamic simulation capabilities to the user community at large.
What an incredible day at DNW! 20 June 2026, during our Open Day, we had the pleasure of welcoming more than 1,500 visitors.
The German-Dutch Wind Tunnels (DNW) marked a significant milestone on 18 June 2026, celebrating 50 years of groundbreaking research and technological advancements in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and sports.
DNW has successfully hosted a experimental campaign on an innovative helicopter rotor system featuring active blade twisting.