low speed, high drag

Definitions

1. Slow and steady.
   informal, not-comparable
2. Not functioning very well; clueless or inefficient.
   informal, not-comparable

Examples

“The use⟳ of boundary-layer control⟳ to increase⟳ the lift⟳ of a wing normally results in reductions in landing approach⟳ speeds to such an extent that the airplane operates in a low-speed high-drag range where more thrust is required as speed⟳ is reduced .”

“Spoilers, as well as flaps, help⟳ to achieve⟳ the low-speed, high-drag descent which is always desirable in a jet transport⟳.”

“Modern high-speed, low-drag wind electric generators are a far cry⟳ from the relatively low speed⟳, high-drag water pumping windmills that are still a common sight in many parts of the country.”

“However, increases in fuel burn by aircraft making turns at low altitudes, where the aircraft are in a low-speed, high drag⟳ configuration, can adversely affect⟳ aircraft operating margins.”

“Like⟳ all OBC classes, I'm sure she received her share⟳ of low speed⟳, high drag⟳ Arrrmy tng ! At least you had good company, Vick.”

“The students usually enter⟳ the course at a dependent level which is what we at the academy label⟳ , "low speed⟳ - high drag⟳."”

“Afterwards, a lifer noncom would go ape shit over his low-speed high-drag peons and plan⟳ a GI party, sometimes giving his half-stepping shamurai warriors instructions about dust bunnies and getting everything dress right dress while adjusting their headspace and timing in the front leaning rest⟳ position.”

CEFR level