lift-to-drag ratio

English

Noun

lift-to-drag ratio (plural lift-to-drag ratios)

(aviation) The instantaneous ratio of lift to drag of an aerodynamic article such as an a wing, entire aircraft or bird.
The maximum ratio of lift to drag of an aerodynamic article such as an a wing, entire aircraft or bird can achieve.

See also

glide ratio

References

lift-to-drag ratio on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
“lift-to-drag ratio”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

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