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Interference drag

Drag generated by the collision of airstreams creating eddy currents, turbulence, or restrictions to smooth flow.

Dictionary Term

Interference drag

Definition

  • Drag generated by the collision of airstreams creating eddy currents, turbulence, or restrictions to smooth flow.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023