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Old 12-11-2011, 08:13 AM   #40 (permalink)
BHarvey
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With regard to aero shapes being more sensitive to crosswinds-

In long range rifle shooting a bullet with a higher ballistic coefficient flies straighter, flies flatter and retains more momentum. It gets deflected LESS by sidewinds enroute to the target.

Now, two bullets with same BC, same velocity, but different weights-
The heavier bullet does shoot through wind better than the lighter one.

But since we live in the sub-sonic world I guess it doesn't matter.

I do remember all the MOTOGP racers saying they don't like the more aerodynamic fairings on their bikes. Makes them too sensitive to wind even though they have a higher top speed.
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