2006-09-21 02:19:35 · 14 answers · asked by naruto_hokage3 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
To cut down the drag friction as it penetrates the air.
2006-09-21 02:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is why they call it aerodynamics. The flow of air over the aircraft is what makes it fly. The pointed front end is to reduce drag which makes the wings have to work less in creating lift. If you go back to the 30's airplanes were much more rounded and some single engine models with radial engines actually had a boxy nose. But by the time we got to the SST and modern jets, noses were pointed and wings swept back.
2006-09-21 04:07:00 · answer #2 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The aeroplanes are designed in a struture similar to that of birds or fish just to cut the air pressure and the cohesive force of the air in order to prevent vibrations and for a smooth flight.
2006-09-21 02:34:43 · answer #3 · answered by stuti s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because say you were in a wind tunnel and that have that steam going with the wind you would notice how it goes over the nose of the plane better. Say you put a square nose on it drag would be a huge factor.
2006-09-23 00:33:22 · answer #4 · answered by sullipilot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aerodynamics.
2006-09-21 13:59:27 · answer #5 · answered by Fadhl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be Aero dynaic, which means that while flying it should exert least friction from air... Any body which needs to be aerodynamic needs to be streamlined like boats... Being stream lined means pointed at front & back.....
2006-09-21 02:32:04 · answer #6 · answered by Ashish Samadhia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put you hand out the window of your car going over 50mph. Hold it into the wind and rotate it from knife edge to flat. That should answer your question. It is all about the DRAG!!!
2006-09-21 06:19:03 · answer #7 · answered by Doc Savage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For aerodynamic purposes.
2006-09-21 02:29:38 · answer #8 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure but I would think so it is easier to cut through the wind and avoid as much resistance as possible...
2006-09-21 02:27:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because if it was a block in the front, it would not be as aerodynamic as the point.
2006-09-21 02:27:33 · answer #10 · answered by jack_daniels 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋