The article discusses the causes of drag in gliders. The importance of maintaining laminar flow is emphasized. The problems of surface (or lack of) smoothness are outlined.


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    Title :

    Drag reduction for gliders


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1978-05-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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