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Point on an airfoil
change in angle of attack and is thus impractical for aerodynamic analysis. Instead the aerodynamic center is used and as a result the incremental lift and
Aerodynamic_center
Point at which the resultant force of a pressure field acts on a body
where the aerodynamic force is concentrated. The relationship of the aerodynamic center of pressure on the sails to the hydrodynamic center of pressure
Center of pressure (fluid mechanics)
Center_of_pressure_(fluid_mechanics)
Torque on an airfoil from forces applied at the aerodynamic center
airfoil is the moment (or torque) produced by the aerodynamic force with respect to the aerodynamic center on the airfoil . The pitching moment on the wing
Pitching_moment
Topics referred to by the same term
instrumental by Daft Punk "Aerodynamic", a 2025 song by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard from Phantom Island Aerodynamic center Aerodynamics Inc., an American
Aerodynamic_(disambiguation)
Streamlined body for generating lift
two-dimensional inviscid flow: on a symmetric airfoil, the center of pressure and aerodynamic center are coincident and lie exactly one quarter of the chord
Airfoil
Aircraft whose only horizontal aerodynamic surface is its main wing
tailless aircraft is a fixed-wing aircraft with no other horizontal aerodynamic surface besides its main wing. It may still have a fuselage, vertical
Tailless_aircraft
Imaginary straight line joining the leading and trailing edges of an aerofoil
aerodynamic center of the MAC. Therefore, not only the length but also the position of MAC is often important. In particular, the position of center of
Chord_(aeronautics)
Asymmetry between the two acting surfaces of an airfoil
situations, such as with tailless aircraft, because the moment about the aerodynamic center of the airfoil can be 0. A camber line for such an airfoil can be
Camber_(aerodynamics)
NASA research facility in Northern California
tunnel complex. Ames Research Center also houses the world's largest wind tunnel, part of the National Full-Scale Aerodynamic Complex (NFAC): it is large
Ames_Research_Center
1959–1970s Soviet interceptor aircraft
emerged from aerodynamic studies by TsAGI, the Soviet aerodynamic center, during and after the Korean War, which devised several optimum aerodynamic configurations
Sukhoi_Su-9
Stability of an aircraft in the pitching plane
the aerodynamic center, and for such aircraft to have longitudinal static stability, the center of gravity must lie ahead of the aerodynamic center. For
Longitudinal_stability
Interactions among inertial, elastic, and aerodynamic forces
engineering studying the interactions between the inertial, elastic, and aerodynamic forces occurring while an elastic body is exposed to a fluid flow. The
Aeroelasticity
Branch of dynamics concerned with studying the motion of air
eighteenth century, although observations of fundamental concepts such as aerodynamic drag were recorded much earlier. Most of the early efforts in aerodynamics
Aerodynamics
Point over which the aircraft would balance
Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC) A specific chord line of a tapered wing. At the mean aerodynamic chord, the center of pressure has the same aerodynamic force
Center of gravity of an aircraft
Center_of_gravity_of_an_aircraft
Soviet ground attack aircraft of WWII
the center of gravity, resulting in "marginal" stability and handling characteristics that were "barely acceptable". The need to shift the aerodynamic center
Ilyushin_Il-2
Force exerted on a body as it moves through air or gas
In fluid mechanics, an aerodynamic force is a force exerted on a body by the air (or other gas) in which the body is immersed, and is due to the relative
Aerodynamic_force
1984 experimental aircraft family by Grumman
configuration, combined with a center of gravity well aft of the aerodynamic center, made the craft inherently unstable. Stability was provided by the
Grumman_X-29
Aircraft component
the behavior of the aircraft in roll, since its aerodynamic center typically lies far above the center of gravity of the aircraft. When the aircraft slips
Vertical_stabilizer
Plane wing that angles backwards or forwards
a wing: to arrange the center of gravity of the aircraft and the aerodynamic center of the wing to coincide more closely for longitudinal balance, e.g
Swept_wing
center of the Campus Berlin-Adlershof. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aerodynamic Park. Air Borne Soundscape and history of the Aerodynamic Park
Aerodynamic_Park
Passage of an object through the gases of an atmosphere from outer space
stagnation point (the subsonic cap). Consequently, the aerodynamic center moves upstream thus causing aerodynamic instability. It is incorrect to reapply an aeroshell
Atmospheric_entry
Flight faster than Mach 5 below 90 km
at speeds greater than Mach 5, above which thermochemical effects and aerodynamic heat loads become significant. The first manufactured object to achieve
Hypersonic_flight
Movement of an object through air
contacting any planetary surface. This can be achieved by generating aerodynamic lift associated with gliding or propulsive thrust, aerostatically using
Flight
Aircraft which use flapping movement of the wings to generate lift
designs with the spar sufficiently forward of the airfoil that the aerodynamic center is aft of the elastic axis of the wing, aeroelastic deformation causes
Ornithopter
Fully movable aircraft stabilizer
tail balancing loads, stabilators are designed to pivot about their aerodynamic center (near the tail's mean quarter-chord). This is the point at which the
Stabilator
Suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in a gas
volume as that of the irregular particle. Also commonly used is the aerodynamic diameter, da. People generate aerosols for various purposes, including:
Aerosol
new point. The relationship of the aerodynamic center of pressure on the sails of a sailboat to the hydrodynamic center of lateral resistance on the hull
Center_of_lateral_resistance
NASA research facility in Alabama
The Marshall Space Flight Center (officially the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center; MSFC), located in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (Huntsville postal
Marshall_Space_Flight_Center
German fighter-bomber
Me 210 had been designed with a planform geometry that placed the aerodynamic center farther back compared with the earlier Bf 110, giving the outer sections
Messerschmitt_Me_410_Hornisse
Research center under Nazi Germany
calm waters of the Baltic." The supersonic wind tunnel at Peenemünde's "Aerodynamic Institute" eventually had nozzles for speeds up to the record speed of
Peenemünde Army Research Center
Peenemünde_Army_Research_Center
Aircraft component
An aircraft stabilizer is an aerodynamic surface, typically including one or more movable control surfaces, that provides longitudinal (pitch) and/or
Stabilizer_(aeronautics)
US airship
claimed for this hull form were proximity of the aerodynamic center, center of buoyancy, and center of gravity and a minimal need for trim-control devices
Aereon_26
NASA research facility in Southern California
speeds reaching approximately 340 m/s (760 mph). The interaction of the aerodynamic flow with the engine plume could create drag; design refinements look
Armstrong Flight Research Center
Armstrong_Flight_Research_Center
Aircraft flight measures
indicates sideslip angle. Longitudinal static stability Neutral point Aerodynamic center Flight dynamics Directional stability Roskam, Jan (1979). "4". Airplane
Stability_derivatives
NASA research facility in Virginia
proved its utility during World War I. The center was originally established to explore the field of aerodynamic research involving airframe and propulsion
Langley_Research_Center
1959 experimental VTOL aircraft model
inherently unstable in forward flight, as the aerodynamic center of pressure was well forward of the center of gravity. The Avrocar thus included a mechanical
Avro_Canada_VZ-9_Avrocar
US Air Force flight test center
vehicle ever to leave the Earth under rocket power and return to Earth aerodynamically for re-use. The "Flying Wing" returned to Edwards in the late 1980s
Air_Force_Test_Center
flight mechanical properties in comparison to the monoplane. The aerodynamic center is higher and therefore increases flight stability, but reduces lateral
Lilienthal_Large_Biplane
Retarding force on a body moving in a fluid
flow is measured by the Reynolds number. Examples of drag include: Net aerodynamic or hydrodynamic force: Drag acting opposite to the direction of movement
Drag_(physics)
Research center of the United States Army
space that is used for: sensors and electronics, propulsion systems, aerodynamic structures, modeling and simulation, life cycle software development
United States Army Aviation and Missile Center
United_States_Army_Aviation_and_Missile_Center
consideration the aerodynamic center of pressure and the system's center of gravity. A key article by Mike Meier, Pitch Stability & Center of Mass Location
Kite_control_systems
American manufacturer of aerodynamic decelerator systems
Pioneer Aerospace Corporation is one of the largest aerodynamic deceleration manufacturers in the world. Since 1938, the company has designed and manufactured
Pioneer_Aerospace_Corporation
environment. The first required the load in its hopper to be placed at the aerodynamic center, about 25% chord; safety demanded a good view from the cockpit in
Texas_A&M_College_Ag-1
Vehicle accessory
validate such aerodynamic improvements. Traditional solid truck mudflaps can increase drag, but a study by the UT-Chattanooga SimCenter indicated slatted
Mudflap
Industrial complex in Warren, Michigan
the Tech Center in 1971. GM announced plans in 1972 for an aerodynamic facility with a new wind tunnel for large vehicles. The aerodynamic lab, which
General Motors Technical Center
General_Motors_Technical_Center
Carrier-based multi-role fighter aircraft family
the fuselage provides approximately 40 to 60 percent of the F-14's aerodynamic lifting surface depending on the wing sweep position. The lifting body
Grumman_F-14_Tomcat
Automotive styling feature
cut off with a vertical or near-vertical surface. A Kammback reduces aerodynamic drag, thus improving efficiency and reducing fuel consumption, while
Kammback
Robotic Venus rover concept
to the base that can rotate via an electric motor about its mean aerodynamic center to produce a lift (thrust) vector at any orientation, depending on
Zephyr_(rover)
In fluid dynamics, aerodynamic potential flow codes or panel codes are used to determine the fluid velocity, and subsequently the pressure distribution
Aerodynamic potential-flow code
Aerodynamic_potential-flow_code
Prototype aerodynamic automobile
Schlörwagen (nicknamed "Göttingen Egg" or "Pillbug") was a prototype aerodynamic rear-engine passenger vehicle developed by Karl Schlör (1911–1997) and
Schlörwagen
German-American spaceflight scientist
in the wind tunnel results that a rearward shift occurred in the aerodynamic center-of-pressure as the rocket transitioned to supersonic speeds, which
Werner_Dahm
U.S. Air Force flight testing facility
value of more than $7.8 billion. At one time or another, the center has operated 58 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test
Arnold Engineering Development Complex
Arnold_Engineering_Development_Complex
Open-source rocket simulation software
the rocket's center of gravity and center of pressure. The program can analyse the contribution of individual components to aerodynamic properties including
OpenRocket
Machine used for studying the effects of air moving around objects
"an apparatus for producing a controlled stream of air for conducting aerodynamic experiments". The experiment is conducted in the test section of the
Wind_tunnel
Skyscraper in Taiwan
the 89th-floor observatory in 37 seconds. Each elevator features an aerodynamic body, full pressurization, state-of-the art emergency braking systems
Taipei_101
High speed marine vehicle
An aerodynamically alleviated marine vehicle (AAMV) is a high speed marine vehicle configuration that uses aerodynamically generated forces (lift) to
Aerodynamically alleviated marine vehicle
Aerodynamically_alleviated_marine_vehicle
Skyscraper in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
office space and apartments, also offers a range of other facilities. The aerodynamic design of the building is inspired by, among other things, sports cars
Citymark_Center
Sports car
per litre. A distinctive feature of the GMA T.50 is the 8.5 kW 40 cm aerodynamic fan integrated into the rear of the car, powered by a 48 volt electrical
Gordon_Murray_Automotive_T.50
Yawing force caused by a rotating propeller
disc effect, is an aerodynamic phenomenon experienced by a moving propeller, wherein the propeller's center of thrust moves off-center when the aircraft
P-factor
Abrupt reduction in lift due to flow separation
which are responsible for the flow separation ultimately leading to the aerodynamic stall. For this reason wind tunnel results carried out at lower speeds
Stall_(fluid_dynamics)
Space warfare arm of the People's Liberation Army
Research and Development Center (中国空气动力研究与发展中心) (CARDC). located in Mianyang City, Sichuan, it is the largest aerodynamic research center in China, specialized
People's Liberation Army Aerospace Force
People's_Liberation_Army_Aerospace_Force
American glider
tail was located at 35% chord instead of slightly in front of the aerodynamic center at 25% chord. Second, the horizontal tail rotation hinge had high
Bowlus_BA-100_Baby_Albatross
Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment 1997/8 NASA for X-33
validate and tune the computational predictive tools used to determine the aerodynamic performance of the Lockheed Martin X-33 lifting body and linear aerospike
Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment
Linear_Aerospike_SR-71_Experiment
Ongoing Formula One season
last hosted the Malaysian Grand Prix in 2017. Financial, power unit, aerodynamic, geometric, and safety regulations were altered for the 2026 season.
2026 Formula One World Championship
2026_Formula_One_World_Championship
Aerobatic maneuver
A slip is an aerodynamic state where an aircraft is moving somewhat sideways as well as forward relative to the oncoming airflow or relative wind. In
Slip_(aerodynamics)
Aerocapture Aerodynamic center Aerodynamic diameter Aerodynamic drag Aerodynamic force Aerodynamic heating Aerodynamic levitation Aerodynamic potential
Index_of_physics_articles_(A)
US Air Force supersonic aircraft, 1964–1998
powerful vortices and created additional lift, leading to unexpected aerodynamic performance improvements. For example, they allowed a reduction in the
Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird
disks, and thus not very aerodynamic compared to a teardrop or other aerodynamic shapes. There are significant aerodynamic losses where each wheel enters
Quatrevelo
Human-powered vehicle
velo, or bicycle car is a human-powered vehicle (HPV) enclosed for aerodynamic advantage and/or protection from weather and collisions. Velomobiles
Velomobile
Speed that exceeds five times the speed of sound (Mach 5 and above)
weapons are typically boost-glide vehicles or cruise missiles designed for aerodynamic flight and maneuvering above Mach 5. High hypersonic speeds are experienced
Hypersonic_speed
Fighter aircraft tactical maneuvers not possible using only aerodynamic techniques
aircraft to execute tactical maneuvers that are not possible with purely aerodynamic techniques. Such maneuvers can involve controlled side-slipping or angles
Supermaneuverability
Force perpendicular to flow of surrounding fluid
to the flow. If the surrounding fluid is air, the force is called an aerodynamic force. In water or any other liquid, it is called a hydrodynamic force
Lift_(force)
Private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
notable campus facilities include a pressurized wind tunnel for testing aerodynamic research, a towing tank for testing ship and ocean structure designs
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts_Institute_of_Technology
Unsanctioned vehicle speed record
conditions in an Out of Spec Motoring Porsche Taycan with the large battery, aerodynamic wheels, and massaging seats, using Electrify America CCS chargers with
Cannonball_Run_challenge
U.S. Air Force facility in Nevada
Project OXCART was established in August 1959 for "antiradar studies, aerodynamic structural tests, and engineering designs" and all later work on the
Area_51
Measurement of the initial static stability of a floating body
uncomfortable because of the moment of inertia of the tall mast and the aerodynamic damping of the sails. The metacentric height is an approximation for
Metacentric_height
Cylindrical, rotating aerodynamic surface
along its long axis. As air passes across it the Magnus effect causes an aerodynamic lift force to be generated in the direction perpendicular to both the
Flettner_rotor
particle hydrodynamics, direct numerical simulation, turbulence modeling, aerodynamic potential-flow code, thermal hydraulics, lattice Boltzmann methods and
List of computational fluid dynamics software
List_of_computational_fluid_dynamics_software
Study of the performance, stability, and control of flying vehicles
are important because they are the principal sources of changes in the aerodynamic forces and moments applied to the aircraft. Spacecraft flight dynamics
Flight_dynamics
Surface that allows a pilot to adjust and control an aircraft's flight attitude
Flight control surfaces are aerodynamic devices allowing a pilot to adjust and control the aircraft's flight attitude. The primary function of these is
Flight_control_surfaces
Series of unmanned experimental glider-aircraft
and the California Science Center, respectively. The Prandtl-D design intended to minimise drag and thus maximise aerodynamic efficiency, while remaining
Prandtl-D
Museum in Winterthur, Switzerland
installations demonstrating hydrodynamic principles, and wind exhibits exploring aerodynamic effects. This expansive area encourages hands-on exploration and learning
Swiss Science Center Technorama
Swiss_Science_Center_Technorama
Experimental aircraft
pressures. By using multiple leading and trailing edge controls like "aerodynamic tabs", subtle amounts of aeroelastic twist can be controlled to provide
Boeing X-53 Active Aeroelastic Wing
Boeing_X-53_Active_Aeroelastic_Wing
Single-aisle airliner family
Generation and incorporates more efficient CFM International LEAP engines, aerodynamic improvements such as split-tip winglets, and structural modifications
Boeing_737_MAX
video [4] The Adventures of Bunny Rabbit Wolfgang Bayer color 11m 1983 Aerodynamic Generation of Sound Charles R. Conn & Bruce A. Egan (producer); John
List of Encyclopædia Britannica Films titles
List_of_Encyclopædia_Britannica_Films_titles
Aerospace museum
and landscape. The Zeppelin Collection and LZ Archives form a competency center on the history of German airship building, whilst the art department carries
Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen
Zeppelin_Museum_Friedrichshafen
High-speed missiles and projectiles
typically classified as hypersonic weapons due to lacking the use of aerodynamic lift to allow their reentry vehicles to maneuver under guided flight
Hypersonic_weapon
Aerodynamic effect
Mach tuck is an aerodynamic effect whereby the nose of an aircraft tends to pitch downward as the airflow around the wing reaches supersonic speeds. This
Mach_tuck
Secret post-WWII United States program
human spaceflight. In aeronautics, German high-speed flight research and aerodynamic knowledge contributed to postwar American aircraft and missile development
Operation_Paperclip
Aviation term for a corkscrew downward path
tests, the centre of gravity of the model was at either 14.5% of mean aerodynamic chord (MAC) or 25.5% of MAC. Single-engine airplane types certified in
Spin_(aerodynamics)
Component to protect against excessive heat
re-entry is aerodynamic heating, which can be highly destructive to the structure of an unprotected or faulty spacecraft. An aerodynamic heat shield consists
Heat_shield
2009 aviation accident in New York
Bombardier Q400 entered an aerodynamic stall from which it did not recover and crashed into a house at 6038 Long Street in Clarence Center, New York, at 10:17 pm
Colgan_Air_Flight_3407
Spaceflight maneuver
exerted on the Mars Observer during aerobraking is comparable to the aerodynamic resistance of moving at 0.6 m/s (2.16 km/h) at sea level on Earth, approximately
Aerobraking
Aerodynamic maneuver
A roll program or tilt maneuver is an aerodynamic maneuver that alters the attitude of a vertically launched space launch vehicle. It consists of a partial
Roll_program
Formula One Car for 2008 season
Nick Heidfeld took the car for a brief spin at BMW Welt, the BMW delivery center in Munich. The first track outing of the F1.08 was given to Robert Kubica
BMW_Sauber_F1.08
US fighter prototype and research plane (1982–2009)
from its base F-15B or D, while the F-16XL had major structural and aerodynamic differences from the original F-16. As such, the F-16XL would have required
General_Dynamics_F-16XL
Motor vehicle
Distinguished by its aerodynamic sloped hood, the T600 was a Class 8 truck, typically sold in semitractor configuration. While aerodynamic devices (such as
Kenworth_T600
High-performance endurance racing car
construction and a "bread-van" body-design that experimented with "Kammback" aerodynamic theories. Miles' fatal accident was attributed at least partly to the
Ford_GT40
1940 fighter aircraft family by Chance Vought
allow the aircraft to fly relatively long missions despite heavy, un-aerodynamic loads. A single piece "blown" clear-view canopy was adopted as standard
Vought_F4U_Corsair
Jet airliner, produced 1965-1982
Whitney JT8D low-bypass turbofan engines under a T-tail for a cleaner wing aerodynamic. It has a two-person flight deck and built-in airstairs to better suit
McDonnell_Douglas_DC-9
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