aerodynamic shape
Sleek, drag-reducing contour
A shape designed to minimize air resistance and drag, allowing smooth airflow around an object.
Aerodynamic shapes typically feature rounded or tapered fronts and streamlined contours: The teardrop is nature's most aerodynamic shape.
Cars, aircraft, and racing bicycles are engineered with aerodynamic shapes to increase speed and fuel efficiency.
- fuselageAircraft's central structure
- fighter jetArmed military aircraft
- airfoilLift-generating curved surface
- drag coefficientMeasure of aerodynamic resistance
- air resistanceForce opposing atmospheric movement
streamlining · spoiler · teardrop · sleek design · smooth curves · boundary layer · laminar flow · diffuser · turbulent flow · nose cone · winglet · tail fin · fairing · pressure gradient · slipstream · cutting through air · speed demon · race car
- ballisticsballistics, bullet, bullet drop, cartridge, trajectory
- bird anatomybeak, feathers, wings, tail feathers, wing feathers
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