Ideal Canopy Shape
Canopy is an extrusion in the basic body shape which has drag force associated with it. It should be kept low in height and long in length in order to blend into the main body smoothly.
An ideal canopy when viewed from front should be blended into body with small radius to minimize projected frontal area (A). When viewed from side, it should blend in with larger radius to reduce interference drag and avoid flow separation. Looking from the top, it should have a teardrop shape to minimize aerodynamic drag.
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Interference drag is the drag force generated by the mixing of airflow streamlines between the canopy and main body. |
Ideal Windshield Material Properties
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Types of Windshield Designs/Shapes
Cockpit (Vacuum Forming)
Backfin (Pressure Forming for back windshield due to sharp edge)
Bullet (Vacuum Forming )
