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Module 11. Aeroplane aerodynamics, structures and systems

Which part of the wing of a swept - wing aircraft stalls first?

  • Both stall together.
  • Root stalls first.
  • Tip stalls first.

lucdam56 asking:

why tip? In swept-wing aircraft, the airflow partially moves toward the wingtip (the "spanwise flow" effect), causing a different lift distribution compared to straight wings. To avoid stability and controllability issues during a stall, the aerodynamic design is often optimized so that the wing root stalls before the tip.

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