Drag Force Formula
The resistance force caused by the motion of a body through a fluid, such as air.
Formula
D = CD · 0.5 · ρ · v² · A
Discipline: Aerospace Engineering. Result unit: N.
Variables and units
- D — Drag Force (N): Drag force
- CD — Drag Coefficient: Dimensionless drag coefficient
- ρ — Air Density (kg/m³): Air density
- v — Velocity (m/s): Aircraft velocity
- A — Frontal Area (m²): Reference area