A 5,000 lb airplane with wing area of 250 sq. ft and power available of 450 hp is at sea level flight standard condition. The airplane drag-to-lift relation is close to Co = 0.025 + 0.048 C.². What is the rate of climb (in feet per minute) at a flight speed of 180 miles per hour?

A 5,000 lb airplane with wing area of 250 sq. ft and power available of 450 hp is at sea level flight standard condition. The airplane drag-to-lift relation is close to Co = 0.025 + 0.048 C.². What is the rate of climb (in feet per minute) at a flight speed of 180 miles per hour?

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