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A Fundamental Principle of Aeronautical Engineering Has Been Overturned

By Ritsuko Kawai · ired.com · 1 Fediverse mention

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.
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