Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781259129919
Author: John D. Anderson Jr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.11P
Consider the Spitfire in Problem 5.9 on its landing approach at sea level with a landing velocity of 70 mi/h. Calculate the induced drag coefficient for this low-speed case. Compare your result with the high-speed case in Problem 5.9. From this, what can you conclude about the relative importance of the induced drag coefficient at low speeds compared to that at high speeds?
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