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  1. AeroEdn

    Winglet effect on wing lift and drag?

    Reynolds numbers play a big role in effectiveness of winglets. ESDU 98013 suggests that winglets reduce the induced drag proportional to their height. For small winglet height to wingspan ratio, try adding their height to the span of the aircraft and recalculate the aspect ratio to give a...
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