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Old 4th Oct 2004, 18:21
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High lift devices increase CL.max. However, induced drag is a function of CLČ, so Cd will certainly go up.

Obviously it depends upon the individual characteristics whether CL/Cd will go up or down - although my money would be on down in most circumstances.

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