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| − | A '''wing''' is a type of [[part]] used to provide lift during horizontal flight inside an [[atmosphere]]. The three-dimensional point where lift from all wings, [[winglet]]s, and [[control surface]]s averages out is the | + | A '''wing''' is a type of [[part]] used to provide lift during horizontal flight inside an [[atmosphere]]. The three-dimensional point where lift from all wings, [[winglet]]s, and [[control surface]]s averages out is the [[center of lift]], which in rough terms acts like a lever with the fulcrum being the [[center of mass]]. |
| − | Wings are the defining feature of [[plane]]s, though wings may enable short-term flying or gliding by rovers and other [[craft]] | + | Wings are the defining feature of [[plane]]s, though wings may enable short-term flying or gliding by rovers and other [[craft]]. The lifting forces they generate can also be used in novel ways. |
By themselves, wings provide no steering control, though their lifting forces will impact movement of a craft in flight. The trailing edges are often an ideal place for attaching control surfaces. | By themselves, wings provide no steering control, though their lifting forces will impact movement of a craft in flight. The trailing edges are often an ideal place for attaching control surfaces. | ||
| − | + | == List of wings == | |
{{Stats Table Wings}} | {{Stats Table Wings}} | ||
[[Category:Parts]] | [[Category:Parts]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Wings]] | + | [[Category:Wings| ]] |
Revision as of 22:45, 31 July 2014
A wing is a type of part used to provide lift during horizontal flight inside an atmosphere. The three-dimensional point where lift from all wings, winglets, and control surfaces averages out is the center of lift, which in rough terms acts like a lever with the fulcrum being the center of mass.
Wings are the defining feature of planes, though wings may enable short-term flying or gliding by rovers and other craft. The lifting forces they generate can also be used in novel ways.
By themselves, wings provide no steering control, though their lifting forces will impact movement of a craft in flight. The trailing edges are often an ideal place for attaching control surfaces.
