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Originally Posted by aerohead
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.
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OK, setting aside the crosswind aspect, how come no modern sailplane has a hemispherical nose? After all, back in the '30s most of them did, but now none do, so why did the designers consistently go with more pointed shapes?