Lift and drag prediction for symmetric NACA airfoils using tree based methods and transfer learning

Sanoj P. Suresh, Ajit Kumar, Gautam Choubey, Jagat Jyoti Rath, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management , Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering and Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Silchar, Department of Electrical Engineering, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering

Published online on February 12, 2026

Abstract

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Volume 240, Issue 9, Page 1290-1307, July 2026.
Aerodynamic lift and drag coefficient prediction is crucial for designing aerospace vehicles, as it impacts the efficiency and performance of airfoils across various flow conditions, geometries, and angles of attack. This study evaluates five ensemble ...