An anti-shock body is a streamlined pod positioned on the upper surface of a wing to reduce wave drag while travelling at transonic speeds (Mach 0.8–1.0), which includes the typical cruising range of conventional jet airliners. Also known as a Whitcomb body, Küchemann carrot or speed bump, it improves area rule distribution.
An anti-shock body is a streamlined pod positioned on the upper surface of a wing to reduce wave drag while travelling at transonic speeds (Mach 0.8–1.0), which includes the typical cruising range of conventional jet airliners. Also known as a Whitcomb body, Küchemann carrot or speed bump, it improves area rule distribution.
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