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Old 16th Jun 2005, 11:09
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Boney
 
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A '69 wing originally built for an aircraft 20% lighter than todays 400 (don't fly 'em so only guessing).

Add more wing span (at a later date), then throw on some winglets, (at a later date).

Maybe there has not been huge advancements in aerodynamics since 69, but I would be very surprised if the A380 wing, designed from scatch, could not beat the 400 (plus any future wing span increases) for aerodynamic efficency.
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