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The simple answer is an Airfoil. The upper surface of most aircraft wings, will have a curve to it ,while the lower surface is relatively flat.
Aerodynamic or it is said to be in the shape of 'aerofoil'
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Why is an airplane wing shaped the way it is?
This shape gives the airplanes the ability to have more lift than any other shape.
What is the angle between the airplanes wing and the direction of airflow called?
This is called the "angle of attack."
Can an airplane go to space?
No. Airplanes need air to fly. The wing shape when passing through the air, creates more pressure on the bottom of the wing than on the top creating lift. In space there is no air and so airplanes will not work.
What is the science part of a paper airplane?
Paper airplanes can serve as testbeds for all sorts of experiments, such as those into glide ratio, wing shape efficency, and wing loading to name a few.
Why doesn't an airplane fall?
Airplanes do not "fall" because the lift from the wings is enough to counteract the force of gravity. Because of the shape of the wing, there is lower pressure above the wing and higher pressure below.
Are swept back airplanes the same as a commercial airplane?
"Swept back' just refers to the wing shape. It can be a commercial, private or military aircraft.
What is the Shape of an airplane wing?
The shape of the cross section of the wing is called an aerofoil. and the actual panel shape of the wing depends on the job the plane needs to do. if the plane needs to be supersonic the wings wont be straight but swept, trapezoidal or a similar shape.
What is that thing on an airplanes wing that spins?
It's called a f**king propelor you f**king fa**ot
What was World War I airplanes?
There were many different airplanes developed during the war - bombers and fighters. They came in single wing (monoplanes), two wing (biplanes) and three wing (triplane) varieties.
What is the shape of a helicopters wings?
The helicopter main rotor blades have an airfoil shape like an airplanes wing. The entire blade can also be angled by the pilot,through the rotor head. This angle makes it fly or lift.
What does airplanes have?
wings engine and body.Also wing tips
Can the length of a paper airplanes wingspan make it fly frther?
Not necessarily. It's all down to the aerodynamic shape of the wing - and the amount of force used to propel the plane.
