Drag

Duration: 15 min

Year Published: 1949

Creator: U.S. Civil Aeronautics Administration in cooperation with Shell Oil Co.

Format: 16mm

Description: How streamlining and small frontal area minimizes "parasite" drag and long narrow wings cut down "induced drag". How "skin friction" operates

Complete Record: Type: Motion Picture

Metadata Source:3434 U.S. Government Films