Airfoil

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Shapes of airfoil tested in Maxim's apparatus, below. Aeroplane d showed the least "drift" in the wind.
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Illustration showing span, chord, and leading and trailing edges.

Term for an aeroplane (i.e. the wing of an "airplane") emphasizing design with intent to yield lift.

Enclosing categories Airplane
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Keywords Aerodynamics, Texture
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