airplane aerodynamics
41Daniel Guggenheim Medal — The Daniel Guggenheim Medal is an American engineering award, established by Daniel and Harry Guggenheim. The medal is considered to be one of the greatest honors that can be presented for a lifetime of work in aeronautics.[1] Recipients have… …
42Horseshoe vortex — The horseshoe vortex model is a simplified representation of the vortex system of a wing. In this model the wing vorticity is modelled by a bound vortex of constant circulation, travelling with the wing, and two trailing vortices, therefore… …
43Drag (physics) — Shape and flow Form drag Skin friction 0% 100% 10% 90% …
44Vortex generator — A vortex generator is an aerodynamic surface, consisting of a small vane that creates a vortex.Peppler, I.L.: From The Ground Up , page 23. Aviation Publishers Co. Limited, Ottawa Ontario, Twenty Seventh Revised Edition, 1996. ISBN 09690054 9 0]… …
45military aircraft — Introduction any type of aircraft that has been adapted for military use. Aircraft have been a fundamental part of military power since the mid 20th century. Generally speaking, all military aircraft fall into one of the following… …
46Aviation history — deals with the development of mechanical flight, from the earliest attempts in kite powered and gliding flight, to powered heavier than air flight, and beyond. Humanity s desire to fly possibly first found expression in China, where people flying …
47Helicopter — For other uses, see Helicopter (disambiguation). Helicopter An LAPD Bell 206 …
48Airbus A350 — infobox Aircraft subtemplate= Infobox Airbus airliners name = Airbus A350 type = Wide body jet airliner manufacturer = Airbus caption = Airbus A350 XWB concept first flight = 2011 (scheduled) introduction = 2013 (scheduled) status = Under… …
49Cyclone Business Jet — (CBJ)[1] is an undergraduate student organization at Iowa State University, undertaking the task of designing and constructing a prototype 10 passenger commuter or business class jet airplane.[2] It is composed mostly of Aerospace Engineer majors …
50August Raspet — Dr. August Gus Raspet (24 August 1913 27 April 1960) was one of the most influential contributors to the science of aeronautics, dealing primarily with efficiency in flight, aerodynamics and wing design structures. His contributions to the field… …
