There are a lot of things that can affect an airplane’s flight. Unbeknown to many people, it’s not all about the engine’s thrust that makes a plane faster or fuel efficient. Here is a look at how wingspan can affect a commercial flight. Image source: wikipedia.com Wings are crucial for generating lift when an aircraft takes off. In fact, it’s the combination of the wings’ size, shape, and angle that generate lift as the engine pushes the plane forward. When planes take off, the curved shape of the top part of the wing creates less friction with molecules around it while the bottom part of the wings crashes violently against molecules. These two factors reduce pressure from the top and increase pressure from the bottom, generating lift in the process. Wings can be seen as surface area generating lift. Naturally, the bigger the surface area, the more lift is generated. Because of this design, the people at NASA are currently working on an old design in which the entire plane is shaped like a wing. This design is called Blended Wing Body. The design was already used by the B-2 bomber, which allows for high-speed flights. This new design, when incorporated in commercial airlines, could mean having more passengers and cargo while also creating a unique interior design. Image source: decodedscience.org Scott Beale is an accomplished business developer, entrepreneur, and aviation professional. For more insights and updates on the aviation industry, visit this blog.
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