"What is Wave Drag? ✈️ | The Hidden Barrier at the Speed of Sound!"

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As aircraft approach the speed of sound, they encounter an invisible but powerful enemy—Wave Drag. 🌊✈️ In this video, we’ll explain what wave drag is, why it happens, and how engineers fight it to make high-speed flight more efficient.

🌀 You’ll learn:

What wave drag is and how it differs from other types of drag

How shock waves form on aircraft surfaces at transonic and supersonic speeds

Why wave drag increases dramatically near Mach 1

How aircraft like the Concorde, F-22, and modern airliners are designed to reduce it

Techniques like swept wings, supercritical airfoils, and area ruling explained with simple visuals and animations

Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, aerospace students, and anyone curious about the challenges of high-speed flight.

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