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Old 12th May 2020 | 07:45
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From: EGDC
The shock wave caused by the blade hitting MCrit (critical Mach Number) causes density changes in the air along with disruption to the laminar flow and resulting changes in lift and drag on the advancing side. As for the type of drag - parasite drag would be my guess but I stand to be corrected.
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