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Induced-drag reduction of wing–wings and wings–ground configurations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 February 2016

L. Marino
L. Marino*
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanics and Aeronautics, University of Rome, Italy
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Abstract

The problem of induced drag reduction during formation flight is revisited by means of a simple aerodynamic model based on lifting line theory. The optimum configuration for minimum induced drag is analysed both in and out of the ground effect and the influence of the main geometrical and aerodynamic parameters is considered. The results are discussed and compared with existing numerical and experimental data.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 108 , Issue 1088 , October 2004 , pp. 523 - 530
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2004 

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