Biplane vs Monoplane: Which has Greater Drag & Why?
Sep 3, 2010 · I thought that biplane has more wetted area due to the two wings and produce more drag. However, it is supposed to have half of the drag produced by the monoplane of the same …
Advantages/disadvantages of biplanes over monoplanes?
Jun 16, 2005 · The discussion highlights the advantages and disadvantages of biplanes compared to monoplanes, particularly during the early 20th century. Biplanes, such as the …
Pros and cons of wing placement on an aeroplane - Physics Forums
Jul 28, 2009 · Most monoplane aircraft that have the same mission usually have the same wing position. High Wings has the following attributes: uninterrupted lift surface has highest oswald …
Find Airspeed for Min Horsepower w/ 1800 lb Clark Y Wing
Nov 6, 2014 · Homework Statement For monoplane of Clark Y wing, 36-feet by 6-feet, with 3.8 sq ft. equivalent flat plate area, what should be the airspeed for minimum...
Calculating induced drag on Tapered Wing • Physics Forums
Nov 2, 2014 · Homework Statement When Cl = 0.9, find the difference in induced drag for a rectangular wing of 36-ft. span and 6-ft. chord and a tapered wing of the same area, the …
What Are Elastic and Inelastic Problems? • Physics Forums
Dec 9, 2014 · Homework Statement Im sorry to annoy anyone with this, i know to smart people these two are easy but I am dumb and i honestly don't understand this. If anyone can tell me …
Induced drag and different wing types - Physics Forums
Jan 13, 2024 · The internal structure of the box wing could be lighter than an equivalent monoplane thanks to the closed wingtips, while the opposite should apply to the extra weight …