Software for designing an aerofoil

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For the project on wing design, users recommend software like XFLR5 and FoilSim for calculating lift, speed, and drag of airfoils. There is a discussion about the importance of understanding the calculations involved rather than just using software blindly. Users express the need to compare custom airfoils with NACA airfoils and inquire about the impact of various factors on lift. COMSOL is mentioned as a potential tool for these analyses. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the necessity of both software tools and a solid understanding of aerodynamic principles.
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Hi ,i am doing an project 'Designing a wing' ,Can anyone please tell me which software do we use for designing a wing,i searched on the web but didn't find the appropriate one.


many thanks.
 
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What are you trying to calculate? Do you just want to draw a wing with a CAD program?

Please provide more information.

Thanks
Matt
 
Try this:
http://www.ae.illinois.edu/m-selig/ads.html
 
It's relatively straightforward to write a program to calculate airfoil lift coefficients using a source or vortex panel method.
 
CFDFEAGURU said:
What are you trying to calculate? Do you just want to draw a wing with a CAD program?

Please provide more information.

Thanks
Matt

i want to calculate the lift ,speed n drag
 
minger said:
Try this:
http://www.ae.illinois.edu/m-selig/ads.html

thanks ,XFLR5 is working,is there any other better than that.
 
Do you even know what you are doing? My guess is no and that you are going to click buttons on whatever program you get your hands on.
 
Cyrus said:
Do you even know what you are doing? My guess is no and that you are going to click buttons on whatever program you get your hands on.

i need to compare the aerofoils that i made with the NACA airfoils,How does each factor affects the lift
 
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I hear COMSOL has a module for these things.
 
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