ijees The International Journal of Energy and Engineering Sciences 2602-294X Gaziantep University AERODYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF A RC AIRPLANE Göv İbrahim 01 01 2017 2 1 31 40 Copyright © 2016, The International Journal of Energy and Engineering Sciences 2016 The International Journal of Energy and Engineering Sciences

In this study, lift force and drag force of a RC airplane was calculated using computational fluid dynamic (CFD) analysis. NACA 2412 airfoil was used for wing design. When the aircraft is moving into the air, it subjects to aerodynamic forces. These aerodynamic forces are the drag, lift, and thrust forces. Drag force produces a resistant to relative motion. Lift is the force that directly opposes the weight of an airplane and holds the airplane in the air. Thrust is generated by the engines of the aircraft through some kind of propulsion system. Drag and lift forces were investigated at maximum speed to represent the aerodynamic performance of a RC airplane

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