Best LD same AOA regardless?

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  1. SamSES

    SamSES Ejection Handle Pulled

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    Is best L over D the same AOA (ie 1.3) regardless of the airframe?
     
    SamSES, Jan 21, 2023
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    No, because different airfoils have different max lift AOA, and different airframes have different drag coefficients, and both play into overall LD ratio.
     
    psween, Jan 21, 2023
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