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An airfoil designed for low speed flight would typically have

  • A.A flat plate section with square edges
  • B.A generous leading edge radius and moderate camber
  • C.A sharp leading edge and no camber at all
  • D.Extremely low thickness and a knife edge nose

Answer: B

Correct answer: A generous leading edge radius and moderate camber

Low speed flight means operating at high lift coefficients and reaching high angles of attack, so what matters is a high maximum lift coefficient and a gentle stall. A generous leading edge radius keeps the suction peak moderate and gives a trailing edge stall with warning, and camber raises the maximum lift. Compressibility is not a concern, so thickness costs little.

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