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Old 06-20-2021, 08:48 PM   #578 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tomi_k View Post
Regarding drag and lift.... trying to minimize tail surface are yet still keep shapes "laminar" hence sharp corner where airflow "wraps" around corners are under details....

Well shaped form will start to remind a wing upper surface which creates lift so need to be careful also while testing....

If all goes well, then next will be underbody mods (full length)....
You won't stand any chance of getting laminar flow that far back, but turbulent flow is much more forgiving. Also, since you are not racing, you can probably accept a bit of upforce if it reduces drag.
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