Mach Number Explained: What It Is and Why Pilots Use It
Pilot Institute
JULY 11, 2025
Making the wing relatively flat on top with a blunter leading edge and more curvature on the bottom gives you a supercritical airfoil. Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Pilot FREE COURSE Supersonic Flight Supersonic speeds are those above Mach 1.2 Even the wing cross-section can be designed to redirect shock waves.
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