Form Factor Drag in Conceptual Design Formulas

Form Factor Drag is the ratio between the body’s parasite drag and the skin friction drag of the equivalent plate. And is denoted by Φ_f.

Formulas to find Form Factor Drag in Conceptual Design

fxForm Factor given Flat Plate AreaGo

fxEquivalent Parasite Drag AreaGo

fxSkin Friction Coefficient given Flat Plate AreaGo

fxWetted Area given Flat Plate AreaGo

fx Flat Plate Area Go

fx Skin Friction Coefficient Go

fx Aircraft Wetted Area Go

What is the Form Factor Drag?

Form Factor Drag is the ratio between the body’s parasite drag and the skin friction drag of the equivalent plate.

Can the Form Factor Drag be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Form Factor Drag, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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