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		rocqua on April 27, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: What scientific phenomenon do you wish som... So the 'glide ratio' is essentially a multiplier from 'thrust' to 'lift'?

handedness on April 27, 2020 [–]

Sorry, I was unclear. That glide ratio is unpowered (and approximate). Any thrust will only increase that ratio.

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