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Wing aspect ratios

Simple diagram of a plane showing 4 different wing aspect ratios

Low, moderate and high wing aspect ratios.

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Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published: 10 January 2016Size: 32.31 KB
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