Aviation Dictionary

DRAG COEFFICIENT (Cd)

A dimensionless number used to define the amount of total drag produced by an aircraft.

Dictionary Term

DRAG COEFFICIENT (Cd)

Definition

A dimensionless number used to define the amount of total drag produced by an aircraft.

References

Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008