English Explanatory Dictionary

lift-to-drag ratio

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The instantaneous ratio of lift to drag of an aerodynamic article such as an a wing, entire aircraft or bird.
  2. The maximum ratio of lift to drag of an aerodynamic article such as an a wing, entire aircraft or bird can achieve.

Word forms

lift-to-drag ratio lift-to-drag ratios

Related words

glide ratio
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