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How many pounds of downforce does your wing create?
How many pounds of downforce does your wing create?
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04-08-2006, 09:53 AM
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Damn good question
Damn good question
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04-08-2006, 09:56 AM
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found this
downforce v weigt/drag
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Depends on the speed of the air going over it, the air's density, angle of attack, etc.
Most wings are simple spoilers. Their job is to spoil (i.e., ruin ) the airflow that would otherwise create lift. Last edited by porschenut; 04-08-2006 at 11:42 AM.. |
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