Parasite Drag
Parasite Drag
Definition
In aviation, Parasite (Parasitic) Drag (DP) is defined as all drag that is not associated with the production of lift.
Description
Parasite Drag is caused by moving a solid object through a fluid medium. In aerodynamics, the fluid medium concerned is the atmosphere. The principal components of Parasite Drag are Form Drag, Friction Drag and Interference Drag.
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