Increase in aerodynamic efficiency which may arise from flying in formation; while theory points to desirability of reduced speed for flight in V formation, without any reduction of speed, formation results in saving, and consequently, for given expenditure of fuel, airplanes in V formation could fly faster than same machines proceeding independently; according to author's vortex theory of sustentation, work done in overcoming induced drag is calculated.
Formation flying
Flight
Flight ; 37 , n 1631
1940
3 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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