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Old 18th October 2005 | 18:34
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tallsandwich
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Leaner Question Please?

Private Jet,

Please could you explain for the benefit of all the non experts, what is the difference between "kruegers", "variable camber flaps", and "slats".

From your comment I understand that these are all variations in the movable LE parts of the wing, which protrude out in front in order to increase the circulation and/or to reduce the stall speed of the wing, but there must be a specific reason why they all have a different name?

Thanks,
Tallsandwich.
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