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aerodynamic center
Definição1
The aerodynamic center is a point on the wing chord that results in a constant moment when the wing angle of attack is changed. An AC lies approximately at the quarter-chord position at subsonic speeds and at approximately the half-chord position at supersonic speeds.
Fonte1
KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
Fonte2
ANTAS, Luiz Mendes. Glossário de termos técnicos. São Paulo: Traço, 1979. 756 p. (Coleção Aeroespacial; t. 1.)
Nota Adicional1
Acronym in English: AC.
Subárea
Aerodynamics
Français
centre aérodynamique