Lift-to-Drag Ratio in Level Flight 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 Level Flight

fxLift-to-Drag Ratio given required Thrust of AircraftGo

Level Flight formulas that make use of Lift-to-Drag Ratio

fxThrust of aircraft required for given Lift-to-drag ratioGo

fxWeight of Aircraft for given Lift-to-Drag RatioGo

List of variables in Level Flight formulas

fx Weight of Body Go

fx Thrust 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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