Investigation of Transonic Drag Computations in Aerodynamic ...

Investigation of Transonic Drag Computations in APAS
Figure 41. APAS Area Build-up for Trial 5
Figures 41 and 42 show the change in shape of the area build-up in the first trial
combining the smaller fuselage with a wing. The local area rise due to the wing is much
more pronounced on the smaller fuselage.
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Figure 42. WAVDRAG Area Build-up for Trial 5
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