I think that the additional weight on the water on the surface of the outer airplane body increases friction with the air, and also weight of the aircraft. But does the fuel consumption increase? And by how much?
I think that the additional weight on the water on the surface of the outer airplane body increases friction with the air, and also weight of the aircraft. But does the fuel consumption increase? And by how much?
Thats like 2.5 times the weight of fuel when full. Math is bad
It’s the upper bound of a plane fully covered with an eighth inch of water. Reading is hard.