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2nd Nov 2008, 17:37

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BelArgUSA

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I do not have the 737 numbers for you -
xxx
For the 747-200 Classic - we are close to 20:1 ratio.
We could glide some 220 km from FL 360, assuming "no wind".
Typical glide speed would be some 200 KIAS.
I often mention the above to people who say that "jets glide like a brick"...
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