Heat transfer and pressure drop measurements from an aerofoil in cross-flow, arranged in single, six-row aligned and staggered positions, have been reported in the Reynolds number range of 50,000 to 135,000. Comparison of the measured values of Stanton number and pressure loss factors with the available data on circular and some stream-lined shapes, show a good promise for the use of aerofoil elements in cross-flow exchangers. © 1992.