Downforce
Downwards lift force created by the aerodynamic characteristics of a vehicle / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Downforce is a downwards lift force created by the aerodynamic features of a vehicle. If the vehicle is a car, the purpose of downforce is to allow the car to travel faster by increasing the vertical force on the tires, thus creating more grip. If the vehicle is a fixed-wing aircraft, the purpose of the downforce on the horizontal stabilizer is to maintain longitudinal stability and allow the pilot to control the aircraft in pitch.
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"Rear wing" redirects here. For aircraft with multiple sets of wings, see Tandem wing.