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Old 06-15-2020, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR View Post
Much more than that Bret said.
I should think so. An airliner has a better glide ratio than 11:1, and the scorpion wing is relatively long and straight for a jet. Presumably shaped for optimal performance at lower speeds too (otherwise it would be swept).
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