Quick Answer: The Flat Plate Drag Model shows the flow around a bluff body mounted normal to the air flow direction and the drag force exerted on it. A holder supports the model in the tunnel.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Flat plate set normal to the air flow as a bluff body
Holder supports the model in the tunnel
Can be held by the optional Three-Component Balance or Single-Component Lift and Drag Balance to measure the drag
About This Product
The model gives a simple bluff-body case for drag studies, set face-on to the oncoming air. Fitting it to one of the optional balances turns the flow demonstration into a drag measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is needed to measure drag with the Flat Plate Drag Model?
The model is held by either the optional Three-Component Balance or the Single-Component Lift and Drag Balance, which then measures the drag.