Aspect ratio
The ratio of a wing’s span to its average chord (span²/area). High-aspect-ratio wings (gliders) reduce induced drag; low-aspect-ratio wings favour manoeuvrability and high speed.
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The ratio of a wing’s span to its average chord (span²/area). High-aspect-ratio wings (gliders) reduce induced drag; low-aspect-ratio wings favour manoeuvrability and high speed.