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Why There Is No Perfect Aerofoil: The Design Trade-Offs Behind Every Aircraft Wing
Why There Is No Perfect Aerofoil: The Design Trade-Offs Behind Every Aircraft Wing If a designer could create a perfect aerofoil, it would produce very high lift with almost no drag, remain stable at every angle of attack, fit a lightweight structure inside the wing and work equally well at low and high speed. No […]
How Aerofoils Generate Lift: A Beginner’s Guide to Angle of Attack, Camber and Pressure Distribution
How Aerofoils Generate Lift: A Beginner’s Guide to Angle of Attack, Camber and Pressure Distribution An aerofoil does not create lift simply because its upper surface is curved. Lift is produced because the aerofoil meets the airflow at a suitable angle and shape, causing a pressure distribution that results in an aerodynamic force. For aircraft […]
Why Aircraft Engine Intakes Use Diffusers: Slowing Air to Recover Pressure
Why Aircraft Engine Intakes Use Diffusers: Slowing Air to Recover Pressure An aircraft engine needs a large, steady supply of air at its compressor face. That may sound simple, but the air approaching an aircraft is moving quickly, often with changes in direction, velocity and pressure caused by the aircraft’s shape and flight condition. An […]