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In flight the engine thrust must overcome the air resistance, or drag. Drag depends on frontal area (for example, large, airliner; small, fighter plane) and shape (drag coefficient); in level flight, drag equals thrust. The drag is reduced by streamlining the plane, resulting in higher speed and reduced fuel consumption for a given power. Less fuel need be carried for a given distance of travel, so a larger payload (cargo or passengers) can be carried.
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∙ 10y agorockets are streamlined because it helps them to be aerodynamic.
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∙ 10y agoso that they can slip through the air while flying.
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∙ 12y agoso that the air will just glide past the bird and the air will not block the bird.
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∙ 12y agoIt decreases air resistance, meaning they can go faster due to a lack of friction.
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