Cowling
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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.
See also
- Aircraft fairing
- Motorcycle fairing
- Hood scoop
- Nacelle
- Wind lens
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