Aspect ratio (aeronautics)
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Aspect ratio (aeronautics)
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In aeronautics, the aspect ratio of a wing is the ratio of its span to its mean chord. It is equal to the square of the wingspan divided by the wing area. Thus, a long, narrow wing has a high aspect ratio, whereas a short, wide wing has a low aspect ratio. Aspect ratio and other features of the planform are often used to predict the aerodynamic efficiency of a wing because the lift-to-drag ratio increases with aspect ratio, improving the fuel economy in powered airplanes and the gliding angle of
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Ratio of an aircraft's wing span to its mean chord
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspect_ratio_(aeronautics)
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2024-04-04T18:03:52Z
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