Total Drag Coefficient in Flow over Airfoils and Wings Formulas

The Total Drag Coefficient is the sum of the coefficients of all the drag forces i.e. skin friction drag, pressure drag, etc. which are acting on the wing. And is denoted by C_D.

Formulas to find Total Drag Coefficient in Flow over Airfoils and Wings

fxTotal Drag Coefficient for Subsonic Finite WingGo

Flow over Airfoils and Wings formulas that make use of Total Drag Coefficient

fxInduced Drag Coefficient given Total Drag CoefficientGo

fxProfile Drag Coefficient given Total Drag CoefficientGo

List of variables in Flow over Airfoils and Wings formulas

fx Profile Drag Coefficient Go

fx Induced Drag Coefficient Go

FAQ

What is the Total Drag Coefficient?

The Total Drag Coefficient is the sum of the coefficients of all the drag forces i.e. skin friction drag, pressure drag, etc. which are acting on the wing.

Can the Total Drag Coefficient be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Total Drag Coefficient, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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