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It changes the flow of air over the ends of the wings making the plane more fuel efficient.
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Induced drag in airplane is reduced by?
winglet
Why some airplanes have winglet while another haven't?
Winglets is a new feature added to more recent aircraft designs. It requires a special design of the wing and winglet so as to perform properly. You can take an older aircraft and add an end plate that will provide some improvement in wing performance but it will not be equivalent as adding a winglet. The decision to add a winglet involves evaluating the structure and the cost of the design and the impact it will have on fuel use and flight performance.
What are the Upturned end of the tip of a wing called?
simply - "winglet"
Where can you buy a Toyota winglet?
Japan. But not available for sale at present. It would be easier finding rocking horse do do.
Why do different types of wings affect a plane's flight?
http://www.usatoday.com/money/biztravel/2006-06-05-winglet-money_x.htm
How winglets work in aircraft?
The wingtip vortex, which rotates around from below the wing, strikes the cambered surface of the winglet, generating a force that angles inward and slightly forward,. The winglet converts some of the wasted energy in the wingtip vortex to an apparent thrust.Another potential benefit of winglets is that they reduce the strength of wingtip vortices.For more details visit: www.phoenixaerotech.comor mail me at: dinesh@phoenixaerotech.com
How much percentage required in 12 to get admission in aeronautical engineering A?
The wingtip vortex, which rotates around from below the wing, strikes the cambered surface of the winglet, generating a force that angles inward and slightly forward. The winglet converts some of the wasted energy in the wingtip vortex to thrust.Another potential benefit of winglets is that they reduce the strength of wingtip vorticesFor more details visit: www.phoenixaerotech.com andmail me at :dinesh@phoenixaerotech.com
What does culinary term aileron and Maryland mean?
Aileron: It means winglet of poultry with the tip removed.Maryland: It is vary in different countries and can be thigh and leg or thigh meat only
Why 777 has no winglet?
The wingspan on the 777 was already pushing the limits on what airports could accept for handling, and Boeing decided that, given potential flutter problems with winglets, they'd just as soon do without them.
What is a winglet?
# A small or rudimentary wing. # A short, almost vertical stabilizing fin projecting from the tip of an aircraft wing.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.
What is the fuel burn per passenger assuming normal capacity factors of winglet-equipped 737-800s vs 757-200s?
on a 737-800: 2400 kg per hour cruise / 186 pax = 12,90 kg fuel per hour per passenger.
Are winglets important to airplanes?
What is a winglet? A plane normally has Wings along with tier control surfaces. The horizontal stabilisers with their control surfaces, they are the bits that look like wings on the tail. Then there is the one that points up into the air with its control surfaces which is the vertical stabiliser. If any one of these falls of you are in dire need of a parachute unless you are on the ground.
