“There's also less air resistance or drag,” said the American Airlines captain. “This reduced drag allows planes to maintain speed with less fuel consumption, boosting overall flight rang ...

This is where the drag coefficient — which measures how well a vehicle cuts through the surrounding air — comes into play. For this benchmark, lower numbers indicate less wind resistance.

Juliet. Air friction is the air resistance met by a moving object such as a car, as it pushes air flowing around it. This is also called aerodynamic drag. Air friction or dynamic drag affects ...