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Old November 23rd 12, 09:00 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Glider Wings on a 747?

Great responses Papa3 & BobW. For those wanting to quantify glide ratios, the Airbus A330-300 quotes a glide ratio of 18:1 with a double engine failure. This includes the added drag from the RAT, an emergency windmill that extends to provide hydraulic and electrical power in such a situation. Not bad for a 238,000kg machine

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