Cowling

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.

Cowling

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.