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Old 15th September 2009 | 15:13
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hawker750
 
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Permafrost,
I do not think you are correct. A heavier aircraft has a greater potential energy. Potential energy = thrust so regardless of L/D a heavier aircraft is like have a bit of thrust available. It is just physics
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