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Old 13th Jul 2007, 18:33
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broadreach
 
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Loadman, sounds reasonable. I.e. it's more efficient at cruise but, at low speeds, the extensions will be proportionally greater than its predecessor's.

Ft, "when carrying a heavier aircraft" ok. What about at the same gross though?
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