Fuel consumption during cruise is affected by wetted area.

Fuel consumption during cruise is affected by wetted area. Correct Answer True

Fuel conception or fuel fraction during cruise segment will be affected by the overall aerodynamic efficiency. The aerodynamic efficiency is ratio of lift and drag. Lift is directly affected by the wetted area, which affects L/D. As a result, it will affect fuel fraction during cruise mission phase.

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