ABSTRACT
Birds need lift force to fly, and they achieve this lift force by flapping their wings. Different bird species have different shaped wings, and these shapes enable them to fly up to specific altitudes efficiently. It’s interesting to note that the design of aircraft in the fifteenth century was based on this similar idea. Numerous research has been conducted based on this premise over the years. The aim of this study is to determine which bird species has the best wing form and apply it to aircraft to produce lift force. As a result, the selected bird wing profile will determine how the aerodynamic performance is improved. The study will use angle of attack (AOA) settings to calculate lift and drag in order to achieve this. These results will therefore affect the birds’ wings weight and its overall performance, which will be examined in this study.
Fig. 12. Birds’ wings in open position
Fig. 13.Birds’ wings in closed position
