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Old 8th Oct 2000, 04:35
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Reading from "Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators", the Mcdr is the mach number which produces a sharp change in the drag coefficient and usually exceeds Mcrit by at least 5-10%.

I also have a note in my notes (???) that says Mcdr is when the drag increases out of proportion to the lift (by a factor of something like 20%)

Anyway i hope that helps