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?

  • conciselyverbose@kbin.social
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    11 months ago

    I appreciate this answer. The other posts showing the math are still cool, but in theory I could do it myself.

    You highlighted shit that wouldn’t occur to me.