Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aircraft Design.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Aircraft Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Drag divergence Mach number will increase by using _______________

A. area rule
B. increment in total volume
C. increase in drag
D. drag increment at maximum area
Answer» B. increment in total volume
2.

Area rule can be used for high speed aircraft only.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Vortex generator is used to ____________

A. reattach separated flow
B. increase volume
C. increase surface area
D. separate flow
Answer» B. increase volume
4.

Interaction of components will not affect aerodynamic design of fuselage.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Supersonic wave drag can be reduced by using ____________

A. area rule
B. drag ruling
C. lift augmentation
D. drag augmentation
Answer» B. drag ruling
6.

What is the base area of the fuselage?

A. Any unfair rearward facing blunt surface
B. Forward facing surface
C. Wing area
D. Fuselage cabin area only
Answer» B. Forward facing surface
7.

Why do we provide upsweep to the lower surface at aft fuselage?

A. To reduce drag
B. To increase drag
C. To increase lift
D. To maximize drag
Answer» B. To increase drag