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Old 13th April 2004 | 13:46
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Wizofoz
 
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From: Boldly going where no split infinitive has gone before..
Note that:-

1) It was only ever used on supersonic aircraft, so unless another SST comes along, there is no need for it.

2) Even on military aircraft it hasn't been on any new design since the seventies...there are simpler, lighter and better ways to achieve the same thing (efficiency over a wider speed range) using modern aerodynanics.
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