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Originally Posted by bandit86
I always wondered why a pointy nose was not good, after all you have to cut through the wind. Like a jet, if it had a pointy nose it could slip through the air easier. Must be an aerodynamic conspiracy with nature
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The sharp nose is critical for supersonic flight,which is ruled by shockwaves.
When you consider that much sporting ammunition 'flies' faster than a Lockheed SR-71,you realize the importance of the nose.
Below 250 mph,a convex hemispherical nose is the choice for low drag,especially in crosswind conditions.