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Old 29th Mar 2005, 23:22
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visioncat
 
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Winglets

Hello,

I'm wondering what the purpose of winglets are (the little upturned tips on the end of the wings, in case that's not the right term)

If it's down to fuel efficiency, how come recently released models like the 777 don't have them? (none of the ones I've seen have anyway).

Thanks
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