Aspect Ratio (wing)
In aerodynamics, the aspect ratio of a wing is essentially the ratio of its length to its breadth (chord). A high aspect ratio indicates long, narrow wings, whereas a low aspect ratio indicates short, stubby wings.
For most wings the length of the chord is not a constant but varies along the wing, so the aspect ratio AR is defined as the square of the wingspan b divided by the area S of the wing planform, which is equal to the length-to-breadth ratio for a constant chord wing. In symbols,
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Read more about Aspect Ratio (wing): Aspect Ratio of Aircraft Wings, Variable Aspect Ratio, Aspect Ratio of Bird Wings
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