Aircraft Design and Aerodynamics Quiz

Aircraft Design and Aerodynamics Quiz

Test your knowledge on aircraft design, aerodynamics and engineering principles with this quiz!

published on April 07
1/10

Which of the following is NOT a primary control surface on an airplane?

Elevator
Rudder
Spoilers
Aileron
2/10

What type of engine provides the main source of thrust for most commercial airplanes?

Jet engine
Propeller engine
Hybrid engine
Rocket engine
3/10

Which wing shape is commonly used to provide lift on most airplanes?

Delta wing
Swept wing
Trapezoidal wing
Semi-monocoque wing
4/10

What is the purpose of a vertical stabilizer on an aircraft?

To generate lift
To provide yaw stability
To control roll movement
To deploy flaps during landing
5/10

Which component is responsible for regulating the airflow over the wings to control lift?

Fuselage
Canard
Horizontal stabilizer
Flaps
6/10

What is the term for the resistance an airplane experiences as it moves through the air?

Thrust
Drag
Lift
Weight
7/10

Which type of landing gear configuration is commonly used on large commercial airplanes?

Tailwheel
Tricycle
Tandem
Skid
8/10

What is the purpose of winglets on an airplane's wingtips?

To increase drag
To reduce lift
To improve fuel efficiency
To stabilize pitch
9/10

Which type of structure is commonly used in modern aircraft design for its strength and lightweight properties?

Which type of structure is commonly used in modern aircraft design for its strength and lightweight properties?
Monocoque
Space frame
Truss
Cantilever
10/10

What is the term for the force that opposes an airplane's weight and keeps it airborne?

Thrust
Lift
Drag
Gravity