16885J/ESD35J-oct1,2002 Optimized l/d- Transport A/C Sweet spot' is in transonic range osses due to shock D Concorde waves Mach no Ref Shevell16.885J/ESD.35J - Oct 1, 2002 Optimized L/D - Transport A/C “Sweet spot” is in transonic range. Losses due to shock waves Ref: Shevell Max (L/D) Mach No. 1 2 3 10 20 Concorde