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Comment by mliben

Yes, the range-optimal speed is where the parasitic drag is equal to the lift-induced drag.

If you go through the analysis, the air density drops out of the range equation if you assume are operating at the range-optimal speed (which is higher at lower air densities).

parent mliben 5 years ago

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