Opportunities in Aircraft Design

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Preface - Opportunities Breguet Range Equation:

Ri→ f

Vtrue L  Wi = ⋅ ln TSFC D  Wi − W f

Propulsive Efficiency, 1:1 Aerodynamic Efficiency, 1:1 corresponding to Range, corresponding to Range, given a specific fuel load given a specific fuel load

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Weight Efficiency, less than 1:1 corresponding to Range, given a specific fuel load


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