Aerospace
Technical Paper

Drag Analysis Methods for Light Aircraft

750526

2/1/1975

Event
National Business Aircraft Meeting and Engineering Display
Authors
Frederick O. Smetana Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering North Carolina State University
Delbert C. Summey Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering North Carolina State University
Abstract
Content
The bases for computer programs which calculate by rigorous analytical methods the lift and drag of light aircraft are indicated along with results obtained for airfoils, complete wings, and fuselages. A method to determine the actual lift, drag, and thrust horsepower experienced during flight is discussed in detail. The latter will be used to verify the analytical predictions for an advanced technology light twin.
Meta Tags
Topics
Business and general aviation aircraft
Drag
Wings
Fuselages
Thrust
Affiliated or Co-Author
Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering North Carolina State University
Details
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/750526
Citation
Smetana, F. and Summey, D., "Drag Analysis Methods for Light Aircraft," National Business Aircraft Meeting and Engineering Display, Wichita, Kansas, United States, April 8, 1975, https://doi.org/10.4271/750526.
Additional Details
Publisher
SAE International
Published
2/1/1975
Product Code
750526
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English