The drag of a full-scale aircraft.
Answer to Problem 5.72P
The aircraft (full scale) has a drag of
Explanation of Solution
Given Information:
Model chord length,
Wing Area,
Velocity of full-scale aircraft,
V, mi/h | 50 | 75 | 100 | 125 |
Drag, N | 15 | 32 | 53 | 80 |
Drag coefficient for 1st case
Where
Similarly, drag coefficient for 2nd case
Drag coefficient for 3rd case
Drag coefficient for 4th case
Now, calculate Reynolds number for 1st case
Where L = Length of chord
Viscosity,
Reynolds number for 2nd case
Reynolds number for 3rd case
Reynolds number for 4th case
Aircraft is flying at 32800 ft at velocity
Density,
Viscosity,
Length (full scale)
Reynolds number (full scale)
From the graph the best fit curve equation is
Let
We know,
Drag (full scale) is calculated by the below formula
Here, full scale area of the wing
Conclusion:
The aircraft (full scale) has a drag of
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