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Principles of Flightmedium#600

An elliptical lift distribution on a wing produces:

A

Maximum induced drag

B

Uneven structural loading

C

Maximum parasite drag

D

The minimum induced drag for a given span and lift

Correct

Explanation

An elliptical spanwise lift distribution creates uniform downwash and produces the theoretical minimum induced drag for a given span.

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