Suggested Loiter Segment Lift To Drag Values for Several Aircraft Types

 

 

Aircraft Type

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Homebuilt

10.0 - 12.0

Single Engine

10.0 - 12.0

Twin Engine

9.0 - 11.0

Agricultural

8.0 - 10.0

Business Jets

12.0 - 14.0

Regional Turboprops

14.0 - 16.0

Transport Jets

14.0 - 18.0

Military Trainers

10.0 - 14.0

Fighters

6.0 - 9.0

Military Patrol, Bombers, and Transports

14.0 - 18.0

Flying Boats, Amphibious and Float Aircraft

13.0 - 15.0

Supersonic Cruise

7.0 - 9.0