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Old 12th April 2004 | 18:11
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When increasing sweep angle for same wing profile, the effective chord of the wing increases in length. Increased chord for same thickness = decreased camber (not sure this is correct technical term here ), decreased camber = increased mach no.

Hope this is close enough for government work.

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