Rocketry Glossary

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Turbulator

A device used on rockets with conical cross-sections, such as egg lofters, t' prevent t' extra drag which occurs when t' laminar airflow separates from t' airframe. This is done by causin' t' airflow t' become turbulent at t' point where it would normally separate from t' airframe.


   

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