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Aerodynamic drag is the fluid drag force that acts on any moving solid body in the direction of the fluid freestream flow. Part of the drag is the direct consequence of the wing generating lift.

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What is the true formula for parasite drag?

I found this site with formulas to calculate for the parasite drag. But I wondered if these formulas are to calculate parasite drag or the parasite drag coefficient? … So do you have to multiply the calculated value with the square of the velocity, as in the formula for the general drag force? …
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Is there a special way to calculate the (parasitic) drag produced by the propeller?

Is there a special way to calculate the drag produced by the propeller? Can I compute it with the standard formula for parasitic drag, with the circular area of the propeller as the wetted area? …
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