Wings built with a greater aspect ratio tend to create less drag, than a
wing built with a lesser aspect ratio, even when their area remains the
same.

Aspect ratio is a comparison between the length and width of a wing.

        Length of Wing       Span
        ----------------------  =  -----------  = Aspect Ratio
        Width of Wing        Chord


Larry A Capps
Naperville, IL

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