Comparison of Newton's Problem Solutions for Axisymmetric and Non-Axisymmetric Bodies

The effect of truncation of a body at the front face or edge on its aerodynamic drag is investigated. In the first case, the shape of the cross sections (circular, elliptical, diamond-shaped) does not change, and their area is determined by a power law dependence on the longitudinal coordinate. In the second case, the shape of the cross sections changes from a segment in the initial section to a circle in the closing section. The constructed bodies have the same length and base area. The drag was calculated using Newton's formula for the pressure coefficient.