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Old 19th Nov 2019, 20:10
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> Turns out that 12% fuel saving has been achieved in tests with A380s. I assume that is for the following aircraft.

Analysis of drafting between bicycles shows that there is also a small advantage to the leading vehicle. Its because the partial vacuum behind the leader is partly filled in by the following vehicle.
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