16885J/ESD35J-oct1,2002 Wing Sweep Considerations Moo>1 Subsonic leading edge Can have rounded subsonic type wing section Thicker section pper surface suction More lift and less drag Supersonic leading edge Need supersonic type wing section Thin section Sharp leading edge16.885J/ESD.35J - Oct 1, 2002 Wing Sweep Considerations Mf > 1 • Subsonic leading edge – Can have rounded subsonic type wing section • Thicker section • Upper surface suction • More lift and less drag • Supersonic leading edge – Need supersonic type wing section • Thin section • Sharp leading edge