Parasite Drag is sub-divided into Skin Friction Drag (Friction Drag), Form Drag, and Interference Drag. Skin Friction Drag and Form Drag are also collectively known as Profile Drag.

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• Drag
• Induced Drag
• Parasite Drag
• Interference Drag
• Form Drag
• Friction Drag
• Wave Drag
• Surface Coatings and Drag Reduction