16885J/ESD35J-oct1,2002 Supercritical airfoil Supercritical airfoil shape keer ps uppe surface velocity p, cI from getting too arge Uses aft camber to generate lift Gives nose down pitching moment16.885J/ESD.35J - Oct 1, 2002 Supercritical Airfoil Supercritical airfoil shape keeps upper surface velocity from getting too large. Uses aft camber to generate lift. Gives nose down pitching moment. Cp x/c Cp, cr V 8