Sweepback Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
How do you calculate profile thickness?
A
Actual thickness /
Chord length
2
Q
Why are wings swept?
A
To increase the critical Mach no. Improve lateral stability and reduce profile drag
How do you calculate profile thickness?
Actual thickness /
Chord length
Why are wings swept?
To increase the critical Mach no. Improve lateral stability and reduce profile drag