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Old 11-06-2009 | 12:38 PM
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Default RE: Wing loading.

Jet models have a very high wing loading compared to standard prop models, about 3 times more! [X(][X(][X(]
That's why is so important to choose a very efficient airfoil, as Eric Rantet of AD does on all of his models.
Other producers don't take care of this problem, and choose to enlarge the original airfoil: the result is an airplane with high wing loading and low efficiency profile, meaning a higher stall speed and a low glide ratio.

Here is a video that shows an AD Rafale landing:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-aPDjlLqb4[/youtube]