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Categories: Engineering ratios, Gliding technology, Aircraft aerodynamics, Wind power, Aircraft wing design
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lift-to-drag ratio  efficiency  glide ratio  L/D ratio  Lift-drag ratio
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In aerodynamics, the lift-to-drag ratio is the lift generated by an aerodynamic body such as an aerofoil or aircraft, divided by the aerodynamic drag caused by moving through air. Wikipedia
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In aerodynamics, the lift-to-drag ratio is the lift generated by an aerodynamic body such as an aerofoil or aircraft, divided by the aerodynamic drag caused by moving through air. Wikipedia
Measure of aerodynamic efficiency Wikidata
The maximum ratio of lift to drag of an aerodynamic article such as an a wing, entire aircraft or bird can achieve. Wiktionary
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lift-to-drag ratio
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lift-to-drag ratio
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lift-to-drag ratio
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efficiency (aerodynamics), L/D ratio, Lift-drag ratio, lift-to-drag, lift/drag ratio, Lift over drag, lift to drag ratio
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glide ratio

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