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Old 06-18-2003 | 05:20 AM
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Default A/R same engine, area, . . . .same everything. How much difference will higher A/R..

You will have less induced drag, which is a very small portion of the total drag at high speeds. So, no, it probably won't give you much more speed, especially considering that thrust decreases with speed also. However, in tight turns, where induced drag is much higher, you will see a benefit as the plane will not lose as much speed in the turns.