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Old November 9th 03, 11:37 PM
Jan Carlsson
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Toks,

L/D is what it says, Lift divided with Drag

Lift is at one G = weight (+ some down force from stabilator)

So a smaller Nr of drag, the higher L/D ratio!

Jan Carlsson

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Guys-
If we have higher L/D, we need higher thrust to maintain lift equal
weight. Am I reading this correctly? In this case, you would need higher
horsepower?

Toks Desalu
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