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Form drag

The part of parasite drag on a body resulting from the integrated effect of the static pressure acting normal to its surface resolved in the drag direction.

Dictionary Term

Form drag

Definition

  • The part of parasite drag on a body resulting from the integrated effect of the static pressure acting normal to its surface resolved in the drag direction.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021