Different types or airfoils

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Types of Airfoils
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Introduction
Most people try to figure out how airplanes overcome the gravitational pull on the surface
of the earth to fly. It is common knowledge that an object can fly only when it overcomes the
gravitational pull. Airplanes have an essential component known as a wing that helps them to
grind through the wind. Further, the shape of the aircraft’s wing influences its movement. The
shape referred to as an airfoil helps the airplanes in overcoming the gravitational pull and thus
being able to fly by grinding through the wind. Different types of airfoils are installed on planes
to help them to fly. This paper describes the different types of airfoils that can be found on
aircraft.
Types of Airfoils
The different types of airfoils include the semi-symmetrical airfoil, symmetrical airfoil,
flat-bottomed airfoil, supersonic airfoil, and supercritical airfoil.
Semi-Symmetric Airfoil
In most cases, this type of airfoil is installed in full-size airplanes. The semi-symmetrical
airfoil is thinner than the symmetrical. The airfoil consists of a fully curved top whereas its
bottom is half curved. As such, the semi-symmetrical airfoil is differently shaped on its two
sides. It has distinct curves on its top and bottom sides. This airfoil has a lesser drag because its
shape makes it easy to lift upward.
The semi-symmetrical airfoil is utilized for sailplanes, secondary trainers, and sport
aerobatic biplanes. This airfoil provides the lift to drag and allow aircraft to fly across the sky
with ease. The semi-symmetrical airfoil makes a good and reliable secondary trainer (Timmer,

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2010). On the other hand, the sailplanes are known to choose and utilize the highly refined
airfoils. They rely on airfoils that offer the best lift to drag. Further, the sailplanes opt for the
semi-symmetrical airfoils that allow them to scoot across the sky fast as they search for thermals.
Also, biplanes rely on the semi-symmetrical airfoils as they indulge in sports aerobatics. Semisymmetrical airfoil is essential for each of the groups because it is one of the essential
components in an aircraft that makes their planes to fly. The semi-symmetrical airfoil differs
from the others in tha...


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