WIRED
A Fundamental Principle of Aeronautical Engineering Has Been Overturned
By Ritsuko Kawai ·
ired.com
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Summary
Aerodynamic drag is a major “barrier” in high-speed airplanes, automobiles, and bullet trains. This is because a design with less aerodynamic drag allows the aircraft to move at higher speeds with less energy.