Which outcome results when a supercritical airfoil exceeds its design Mach number?

💡 Explanation

Shock-induced boundary layer separation results because a sharp pressure gradient forms due to the shock wave; this mechanism forces the boundary layer to detach. Therefore, flow separation stalls the airfoil rather than exhibiting reduced drag, which depends on attached flow.

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