Wing Design
Abstract
Wing design is addressed utilizing standard methods for preliminary comparative aerodynamics and stability and control evaluations. General wing planform characteristics are discussed. Airfoil characteristics and performance including compressibility effects are covered including wing maximum lift in the cruise configuration and effects of Reynolds number in flight. Design methods for swept and twisted wings with varying airfoil sections are handled by several methods. Maximum wing lift is calculated using both modified lifting line theory and the pressure difference rule. High lift devices including trailing-edge flaps, leading-edge slats or flaps, and methods for determination of maximum lift in the takeoff and landing ...
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