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C_{D,i} = \dfrac{C_L^2}{\pi e AR}

Drag due to lift, decreasing with higher aspect ratio and span efficiency.

AR = \dfrac{b^2}{S}

Ratio of wingspan squared to wing area; higher AR reduces induced drag.

h = w \times \frac{r_h}{r_w}

Find a height that preserves an aspect ratio.