Understanding Aerodynamics and Forces in Aviation: The A-10 Thunderbolt and SR-71 Blackbird
This presentation series delves into the principles of aerodynamics and the forces of lift, weight, thrust, and drag, using renowned aircraft models as examples. It explores the A-10 Thunderbolt, detailing its weight calculations and lift mechanics, alongside the SR-71 Blackbird's steady flight characteristics. The experiment section includes hands-on activities demonstrating airflow effects on paper sheets and ping pong balls, illustrating Bernoulli's principle and the balance of forces. This educational content is ideal for students and aviation enthusiasts alike.
Understanding Aerodynamics and Forces in Aviation: The A-10 Thunderbolt and SR-71 Blackbird
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Make it Fly PPT By: James Davis
Lift (L) Weight (W)
Lift (L) Thrust (T) Weight (W)
Lift (L) Drag (D) Thrust (T) Weight (W)
Lift (L) Drag (D) Thrust (T) Weight (W)
A-10 Thunder Bolt Weight Mass(m) = 13800 kg
A-10 Thunder Bolt Weight Mass(m) = 13800 kg W = ?
A-10 Thunder Bolt Weight W = m ∙ g Mass(m) = 13800 kg
A-10 Thunder Bolt Weight W = m ∙ g = (13,800 kg) ∙ (9.81 m/s2)
A-10 Thunder Bolt Weight W = m ∙ g = 135,378 kg ∙ m/s2
A-10 Thunder Bolt Weight W = 135,378 N
A-10 Thunder Bolt Level Flight L = ? W = 135,378 N
A-10 Thunder Bolt Level Flight L = W W = 135,378 N
A-10 Thunder Bolt Level Flight L = W = 135,378 N W = 135,378 N
A-10 Thunder Bolt Level Flight (L = W) L = 135,378 N W = 135,378 N
SR-71 Blackbird Steady Flight D = ? T = 290, 000 N
SR-71 Blackbird Steady Flight D = T T = 290, 000 N
SR-71 Blackbird Steady Flight (T = D) D = 290,000 N T = 290, 000 N
Two Sheets of Paper ( No Airflow) P = Patm P = Patm P = Patm
Two Sheets of Paper ( No Airflow) P = Patm P = Patm P = Patm
Two Sheets of Paper (with airflow) P = Patm P < Patm P = Patm
Two Sheets of Paper (with airflow) P = Patm P < Patm P = Patm
Two Sheets of Paper Airflow Between Sheets No Airflow P < Patm P = Patm P = Patm P = Patm P = Patm P = Patm
(No) Airflow w/ Straw Balanced Air Pressure
(No) Airflow w/ Straw Balanced Air Pressure
Airflow w/ Straw Blow Blow
Airflow w/ Straw Blow Blow
Airflow w/ Straw Blow Blow
Airflow w/ Straw Blow Blow
Forces on our ping pong ball Weight
Forces on our ping pong ball Weight Wind Hair Dryer
Forces on our ping pong ball Weight Wind Hair Dryer
Forces on our ping pong ball Drag Weight Wind Hair Dryer
Forces on our ping pong ball Drag Weight
Forces on our ping pong ball Wind Weight Hair Dryer
Forces on our ping pong ball Wind Weight Hair Dryer
Forces on our ping pong ball Wind Weight Hair Dryer
Forces on our ping pong ball Drag Wind Weight Hair Dryer
Forces on our ping pong ball Drag Wind Weight Hair Dryer
Forces on our ping pong ball Lift Drag Wind Weight Hair Dryer
Forces on our ping pong ball Drag Lift Drag Weight Wind Wind Weight Hair Dryer Hair Dryer
Bernoulli's Principle P < Patm Patm Wind Hair Dryer
Forces on our ping pong ball Lift Drag Weight Hair Dryer