Influence of wingtip type at winglets on the aerodynamic quality of wings

In this article by the method of equations of steady horizontal flight the impact AT winglets wingtips on the wing aerodynamic quality is explored. Determine the total aerodynamic force, created by all four parts of the endings. The vector of the total aerodynamic force of the endings is found in the form of components along the associated coordinate system. Equilibrium equations for the forces acting on the aircraft are recorded, with the linear motion of the aircraft with wing tips of the AT winglets type in a horizontal flight established. From these equations it is obtained that, in the direction of motion, the longitudinal component of the vector of the total aerodynamic force of the tips reduces the drag of the wing, and the vertical component increases the lifting force and this increases the aerodynamic quality of the wing. The components of the vector of the total aerodynamic force in the transverse direction from the left and right ends of the wing counterbalance each other By virtue of symmetry. Naturally, provided that the weight of the aircraft is constant and the speed of a straight horizontal flight, the angle of attack of the aircraft with the wing with endings like AT winglets should be reduced in order to observe the equality of the lift and the weight of the aircraft. A decrease in the angle of attack, in turn, leads to a decrease in the drag force. The effect of the aerodynamic wing tips on the maximum value of aerodynamic quality is studied. The expression for the aerodynamic lift coefficient at the most advantageous angle of attack is found. It is shown that the aerodynamic wing tips reduce the coefficient of lift of the wing without endings at the most advantageous angle of attack.