The models were machined from thick, clear polycarbonate at Duke ... and also make planes more maneuverable. Drag -- the rearward force on an airplane wing -- affects how much fuel the airplane ...

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This backward flow combines with the upward roll from under the wing to form a vortex. They may look cool, but they’re a major drag, literally. Vortices cause lift-induced drag, lowering the ...

Boeing claims the technology could cut drag by as much as 7.3 percent, which is significant in an era when aircraft manufacturers and airlines strive to increase fuel efficiency. And it's a key ...

The winglet is there to reduce vortex drag, which is the spiralling flow of air that forms under the tip of the wing mid-flight. “You can sometimes see these spirals trailing behind an aircraft ...