What is the angle of attack for a Rogallo wing and how does it generate lift?

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A Rogallo wing generates lift through the adjustment of its angle of attack, which is controlled by the bridle. The angle of attack is defined as the angle between the wing's chord line and the incoming airflow. Despite initial perceptions that the Rogallo wing lacks a suitable profile for lift generation, it effectively utilizes this angle to create aerodynamic forces necessary for flight.

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Does a Rogallo wing generate a lift at all ? If yes, how ? It does not seem to have wing profile to generate lift.
 
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Frenemy90210 said:
Does a Rogallo wing generate a lift at all ? If yes, how ? It does not seem to have wing profile to generate lift.
The wing is operated with an angle of attack provided by the adjustment of the bridle. All wings require an angle of attack to provide lift. Angle of attack is the angle between the chord and the incoming air stream.
 

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