Originally Posted by
tuna hp
Unless the more wing and more engine allows them to climb higher where there air is thinner... I think it would be interesting to understand that tradeoff, I doubt anyone on this forum understands it.
Good point Tuna!!
Look at the U-2.. huge wing area, and ultra-high performance (albeit slllooowww).
Look at the G550 wing-- huge wing area (against other similar planes), and has low ref speed and high cruise speed. The G650 will be similar-- completely new wing, but similar ref speeds and a .90 normal cruise!
The G550 has huge wing, great climb performance, and great cruise performance.... and not leading edge slats... that has to say something about the designers!!
