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September 21st 03, 03:24 AM
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Why don't all fighters have low Wing Loading?
Hobo wrote:
If low wing loading is so important to a fighters maneaverability why don't all fighters have big wings and thus low wing loading? What are the drawbacks to big wings which make low wing loadings rare? Aerodynamic drag. -- cirby at cfl.rr.com Remember: Objects in rearview mirror may be hallucinations. Slam on brakes accordingly. 
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