Mechta
Good point with the Albatross. Nature would see to it the best "design" having the wing where it is. The top of the birds body would be blended in to provide the the extra lift.
As approximately 60% of lift is derived from the upper surface of a wing, it would make sense to me at least, a high wing design would give the best Lift all round. So best endurance and best t/o performance. IMHO.
Take these heavy lifters as an example. AN124, AN225, C5, C17, etc., etc.
Last edited by Sop_Monkey; 5th Apr 2015 at 09:27.