The induced drag coefficient is a measure of the drag caused by the generation of lift on a wing or an airfoil. It is related to the lift coefficient, the aspect ratio, and the efficiency factor of the wing or airfoil.
- is the induced drag coefficient
- is the lift coefficient
- is the mathematical constant (approximately 3.14159)
- is the aspect ratio, which is the ratio of the wing span to the wing chord
- is the efficiency factor, which depends on the shape and distribution of lift on the wing or airfoil
