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6th Feb 2004, 08:15

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FE Hoppy

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"(lift)Induced(dependent) drag" see above.
"Parasite drag"

"Zero lift drag (Form drag)+skin friction drag" = parasite drag.

Dp = CDp x S x ½ r V2

Dp = Parasite Drag
CDp= Coefficient of Parasite Drag
S = Wing area
r = Air density
V = Velocity