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Old 7th April 2002 | 10:59
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bookworm
 
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At the same angle of attack (which can be chosen for the optimum L/D) the heavier aircraft will glide slightly further. The speed for that AOA is higher, which gives a higher Reynolds number, and thus a lower skin friction drag coefficient. It's a small effect though, and is probably not noticeable under most normal conditions.
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