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Forum: Tech Log

23rd Feb 2005, 10:58

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Speed for maximum range

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Posted By Alex Whittingham

You're assuming and imagining rather a lot there,...

You're assuming and imagining rather a lot there, KEITH. Are you sure you're right?

Forum: Tech Log

22nd Feb 2005, 21:07

Replies: 26

Speed for maximum range

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Posted By Alex Whittingham

Ah, I was afraid you meant that. The variation of...

Ah, I was afraid you meant that. The variation of CD with mach number has more to do with the rapid increase of drag at MCRIT, as described by Old Smokey above, than the general shape of the drag...

Forum: Tech Log

22nd Feb 2005, 19:41

Replies: 26

Speed for maximum range

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Posted By Alex Whittingham

I do apologise KEITH. Your comment about drag...

I do apologise KEITH. Your comment about drag curves being either deep and narrow or shallow and wide made me think you were unaware of the maths underlying the theory.

Forum: Tech Log

19th Feb 2005, 20:52

Replies: 26

Speed for maximum range

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Posted By Alex Whittingham

Keith. Ref your point about the shape of the drag...

Keith. Ref your point about the shape of the drag curve affecting still air best range speed and statement about 'conventional wisdom'. If you assume the drag curve is made up of an x squared curve...

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