Lift/drag ratio (L/D)
Definition
- The efficiency of an airfoil section. It is the ratio of the coefficient of lift to the coefficient of drag for any given angle of attack.
References
- Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021
Lift/drag ratio (L/D)
The efficiency of an airfoil section. It is the ratio of the coefficient of lift to the coefficient of drag for any given angle of attack.