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Old 7th May 2004 | 21:57
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MD11Flyer
 
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From: According to my GPS... 5981NM from Dubai... too far to drive!
Actually studying Aerospace Engineering, winglets don't do exactly what they say they do. If anything, the raked winglets on the 767-400 and 777-300ER reduce drag and increase range.
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