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Aerodynamics

# Induced drag

TERM · Aerodynamics

At a glance

## Meaning of Induced drag

Drag arising from the production of lift by a finite-span wing.

### More about Induced drag

Pressure differences around the wing generate trailing vortices and change the direction of the resulting aerodynamic force.

This drag component increases when greater lift is required. Wing span, shape and wingtip devices influence it; winglets can reduce associated losses but do not eliminate drag.

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