Cowling

Updated on Nov 27, 2023

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A cowling is the covering of a vehicle's engine, most often found on automobiles and aircraft.

A cowling may be used:

for drag reduction

for engine cooling by directing airflow

as an air intake for jet engines

for decorative purposes

Examples in aviation include the NACA cowling and Townend ring.

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