"Why Do Jets Have Swept-Back Wings? ✈️ | The Science of Speed & Stability!"

Channel:
India Vaayusastra
Subscribers:
4,480
Published on ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qbXAew-uag


Duration: 0:00
207 views
1

Ever noticed how most fast jets have wings that angle backward? Those are called swept-back wings, and they play a crucial role in making aircraft fly faster, smoother, and more efficiently—especially near the speed of sound. 💨✈️

🛫 In this video, you’ll learn:

What swept-back wings are and how they differ from straight wings

Why they reduce wave drag at high speeds (especially in transonic flight)

How they help delay shock wave formation near Mach 1

The trade-offs: reduced lift at low speeds and increased stall tendencies

Real-world aircraft examples like the Boeing 747, F-16, and MiG-29

Perfect for aviation students, flight enthusiasts, and anyone curious about aircraft design and performance.

📐 Like, comment, and subscribe for more high-flying explanations of aerospace engineering!
#SweptBackWings #AircraftDesign #Aerodynamics #TransonicFlight #LearnToFly #JetEngineering #AviationBasics











Vaayusastra Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.
www.vaayusastra.com
Ph 9360545176

#Vaayusastra
#AerospaceEvents
#IITMadrasStartup
#AirScienceProgram
#TriggerTheSpark
#AirscienceAdvancedLevelWorkshop
#VaayusastraAerospace
#JagadeeshKanna
#Scifistories
#WriterSujathaStories
#ScienceExperiements
#DIYforChildren
#Aerofacts
#VaayusastraWeeklyMeet
#FutureScientist
#vaayusastraAerospace



Other Videos By Vaayusastra


2025-07-27"What is Coffin Corner? ✈️⚠️ | The Danger Zone at High Altitude Explained!"
2025-07-26"What is a Stability Augmentation System? ✈️🧠 | How Aircraft Stay Smooth & Safe in Flight!"
2025-07-26"Strain Gauges in Aircraft: How Engineers Measure Stress in Flight!"
2025-07-26"What is Nozzle Choking? 🔥🚀 | The Key to Supersonic Jet & Rocket Thrust!"
2025-07-26"What Are Sonic Booms? 💥✈️ | Breaking the Sound Barrier Explained!"
2025-07-26"Why Are Jet Engines Mounted Under the Wings? ✈️ | The Smart Design Behind Modern Aircraft"
2025-07-26"Why Are Turbofan Engines Quieter Than Turbojets? 🔇✈️ | The Science of Jet Noise"
2025-07-26"What is Load Factor in Aviation? ✈️📐 | The Force Behind Every Turn!"
2025-07-26"What Are Leading Edge Extensions (LEX)? ✈️🔼 | Boosting Lift & Maneuverability in Fighter Jets!"
2025-07-25"What is Post-Stall Maneuvering? ✈️🔥 | Super-maneuverability Beyond Limits!"
2025-07-25"Why Do Jets Have Swept-Back Wings? ✈️ | The Science of Speed & Stability!"
2025-07-25"What is a Variable Cycle Engine? 🔄✈️ | The Future of Adaptive Jet Power!"
2025-07-24"What Are Dihedral Wings? ✈️🔺 | How Wing Angles Keep Planes Stable!"
2025-07-24"What is Fly-By-Wire? ✈️⚡ | How Pilots Control Modern Aircraft with Electronics!"
2025-07-23"What is Critical Mach Number? ✈️💨 | The Speed Limit Before Shock Waves!"
2025-07-23"What is Wave Drag? ✈️ | The Hidden Barrier at the Speed of Sound!"
2025-07-23"High vs Low Bypass Ratio Engines ✈️🔍 | What’s the Difference & Why It Matters?"
2025-07-22"Why Do Aircraft Flash Anti-Collision Lights? | Aviation Safety Explained!"
2025-07-20#cube #satellite #workshop #psvpec #vaayusastra
2025-07-20#cube #satellite #workshop #prince #shri #venkateswara college #vaayusastra
2025-07-20#cube #satellite #workshop #psvpec #vaayusastra