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Old 06-27-2009, 04:38 PM   #20 (permalink)
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"the overlay is generated from a circular body of revolution with a thickness ratio of 2.5:1.This is the lowest drag form that exists."
Could you provide a reference for that? What are the qualifications? It seems odd that the Zeppelins would have used a shape with a higher surface to volume ratio.
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