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Old 15th February 2012 | 15:33
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fastcruise
 
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Angel Aspect Ratio

Well simply put

Low Aspect Ratio => Greater Induced drag, higher stalling AOA and Attitude, Lesser lift increment for unit increase in AOA, Control issues at Higher AOAs.

Higher Aspect Ratios => Low Stalling AOAs and attitudes, lesser Induced drag because you are operating at a lower AOA for the same lift coefficient, Peak Lift is more and so is the stall more pronounced.

A detailed understanding is available in Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators a must read!! ask any military aviator
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