I know what it MEANS...but can anyone hazard a guess as to why "angle of attack" is called "angle of attack?"
Could it be because one is "attacking" the wind at specific angle?
Just have always been curious...odd term.
I know what it MEANS...but can anyone hazard a guess as to why "angle of attack" is called "angle of attack?"
Could it be because one is "attacking" the wind at specific angle?
Just have always been curious...odd term.
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