Aerodynamics/Inviscid and compressible flows

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Introduction

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Normal, oblique and expansion waves

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Flow over airfoils and wings

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Subsonic flow

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Transonic flow

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Transonic flow over an airfoil
 
Comparison of flow around conventional and supercritical airfoils at transonic speeds
 
NASA F-8A Crusader Supercritical Wing Aircraft
 
A modern airliner A380,  
 
A modern tuboprop military cargo airplane A400M,   and  
 
NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH),  

Supersonic flow

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Flows through nozzles and diffusers

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