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I working on a new airfoil design. Please tell me the airfoil having highest lift to drag ratio, I need it for comparison.
sr241 said:I working on a new airfoil design. Please tell me the airfoil having highest lift to drag ratio, I need it for comparison.
boneh3ad said:Good luck controlling a blended wing body design though. You need sophisticated, computerized control systems to successfully keep such designs airborne and stable.
An airfoil is a shape designed to produce lift when air flows over it. It is commonly used in the design of wings for airplanes and other aerodynamic structures.
Lift to drag ratio is a measure of an airfoil's efficiency in generating lift compared to the amount of drag it produces. It is calculated by dividing the lift force by the drag force.
The shape of an airfoil plays a crucial role in determining its lift to drag ratio. A well-designed airfoil with a streamlined shape and smooth surface will have a higher lift to drag ratio compared to a poorly designed airfoil with a rough surface.
The airfoil with the highest lift to drag ratio currently is the NACA 0012 airfoil. It has a symmetric shape, smooth surface, and a high maximum lift coefficient, making it ideal for high-speed applications.
The lift to drag ratio of an airfoil can be improved by optimizing its shape, reducing surface roughness, and using advanced materials. Additionally, factors such as angle of attack, airspeed, and Reynolds number also play a role in determining the lift to drag ratio of an airfoil.