Lift-to-drag Ratio in Aircraft Performance Formulas

The Lift-to-drag ratio is the amount of lift generated by a wing or vehicle, divided by the aerodynamic drag it creates by moving through the air. And is denoted by LD.

Formulas to find Lift-to-drag Ratio in Aircraft Performance

fxLift-to-drag ratio for given glide angleGo

Aircraft Performance formulas that make use of Lift-to-drag Ratio

fxGlide angle for given lift-to-drag ratioGo

List of variables in Aircraft Performance formulas

fx Glide Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Lift-to-drag Ratio?

The Lift-to-drag ratio is the amount of lift generated by a wing or vehicle, divided by the aerodynamic drag it creates by moving through the air.

Can the Lift-to-drag Ratio be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Lift-to-drag Ratio, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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