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AERODYNAMIC EFFICIENCY [1 record]

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Record 1 1987-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
DEF

The efficiency with which an airfoil or other lifting body produces lift in proportion to drag.

OBS

aerodynamic efficiency: term officialized by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
DEF

[...] Rapport de la force de portance qui équilibre le poids de l'avion à la force de résistance que doit équilibrer la force de propulsion.

OBS

finesse aérodynamique : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères.

Spanish

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