Induced Drag in Introduction and Governing Equations Formulas

Induced drag is primarily caused by the formation of wingtip vortices, which are created due to the pressure difference between the upper and lower surfaces of a lifting wing. And is denoted by D_i. Induced Drag is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Induced Drag is always negative.

Formulas to find Induced Drag in Introduction and Governing Equations

fxInduced Drag for Wings having Elliptic Lift DistributionGo

fxInduced Drag Given Span Efficiency FactorGo

Introduction and Governing Equations formulas that make use of Induced Drag

fxLift given induced dragGo

List of variables in Introduction and Governing Equations formulas

fx Lift Force Go

fx Dynamic Pressure Go

fx Lateral Plane Span Go

fx Drag Coefficient Go

fx Density of Material Go

fx Velocity Go

fx Reference Area Go

FAQ

What is the Induced Drag?

Induced drag is primarily caused by the formation of wingtip vortices, which are created due to the pressure difference between the upper and lower surfaces of a lifting wing. Induced Drag is usually measured using the Newton for Force. Note that the value of Induced Drag is always negative.

Can the Induced Drag be negative?

Yes, the Induced Drag, measured in Force can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Induced Drag?

Induced Drag is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Induced Drag can be measured.

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