Coefficient of Drag due to lift Formula

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The Coefficient of drag due to lift is the sum of the coefficients of induced drag and the increment in parasite drag due to the angle of attack different from the zero-lift angle of attack. Check FAQs
CD,i=CL2πeoswaldAR
CD,i - Coefficient of Drag due to Lift?CL - Lift Coefficient?eoswald - Oswald Efficiency Factor?AR - Aspect Ratio of a Wing?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.1926Edit=1.1Edit23.14160.5Edit4Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
CD,i=CL2πeoswaldAR
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CD,i=1.12π0.54
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
CD,i=1.123.14160.54
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CD,i=1.123.14160.54
Next Step Evaluate
CD,i=0.192577481141193
LAST Step Rounding Answer
CD,i=0.1926

Coefficient of Drag due to lift Formula Elements

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Coefficient of Drag due to Lift
The Coefficient of drag due to lift is the sum of the coefficients of induced drag and the increment in parasite drag due to the angle of attack different from the zero-lift angle of attack.
Symbol: CD,i
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Lift Coefficient
The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area.
Symbol: CL
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Oswald Efficiency Factor
The Oswald efficiency factor is a correction factor that represents the change in drag with lift of a three-dimensional wing or airplane, as compared with an ideal wing having the same aspect ratio.
Symbol: eoswald
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
Aspect Ratio of a Wing
The Aspect Ratio of a wing is defined as the ratio of its span to its mean chord.
Symbol: AR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other formulas in Lift and Drag Polar category

​Go Drag Coefficient for given parasite drag coefficient
CD=CD,e+(CL2πeoswaldAR)
​Go Drag Coefficient for given zero-lift drag coefficient
CD=CD,0+(CL2πeoswaldAR)
​Go Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift
CD,0=CD-CD,i
​Go Modern Lift Equation
L=CLρairSuf22

How to Evaluate Coefficient of Drag due to lift?

Coefficient of Drag due to lift evaluator uses Coefficient of Drag due to Lift = (Lift Coefficient^2)/(pi*Oswald Efficiency Factor*Aspect Ratio of a Wing) to evaluate the Coefficient of Drag due to Lift, The Coefficient of Drag due to lift is a measure of the air resistance caused by the formation of wing-tip vortices, which generates additional drag on an aircraft or rotorcraft, and is influenced by factors such as lift, wing shape, and air density. Coefficient of Drag due to Lift is denoted by CD,i symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of Drag due to lift using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of Drag due to lift, enter Lift Coefficient (CL), Oswald Efficiency Factor (eoswald) & Aspect Ratio of a Wing (AR) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of Drag due to lift

What is the formula to find Coefficient of Drag due to lift?
The formula of Coefficient of Drag due to lift is expressed as Coefficient of Drag due to Lift = (Lift Coefficient^2)/(pi*Oswald Efficiency Factor*Aspect Ratio of a Wing). Here is an example- 0.192577 = (1.1^2)/(pi*0.5*4).
How to calculate Coefficient of Drag due to lift?
With Lift Coefficient (CL), Oswald Efficiency Factor (eoswald) & Aspect Ratio of a Wing (AR) we can find Coefficient of Drag due to lift using the formula - Coefficient of Drag due to Lift = (Lift Coefficient^2)/(pi*Oswald Efficiency Factor*Aspect Ratio of a Wing). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
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