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?

  • traches@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Sorry I wasn’t clear, it’s the density of oxygen in the air. Rain will reduce that number, but by an immeasurably small amount.