critical drag rise Mach number
critical drag rise Mach number (MCDR)
The free-stream Mach number at which because of shock wave, the coefficient of drag for a given angle of attack increases rapidly. This increase in drag value should be at least 0.005. Also called a
compressibility drag rise Mach number.
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