Aerodynamics
Form drag
At a glance
Meaning of Form drag
The part of aerodynamic drag associated with an object's shape and the resulting pressure distribution.
More about Form drag
Form drag is influenced by how airflow separates around a body. Streamlining can reduce it.
It is one component of total drag and differs from skin-friction and lift-induced drag. Changes to the aircraft's configuration can alter several components at the same time.