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Old 27th Sep 2007, 05:33
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chris keeping
 
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Induced drag and winglets

All wings produce induced drag and as a result a number of manufacturers have added winglets to their wings to reduce the effect of induced drag therefore leading to greater efficiency. We have all seen them, ranging from the Airbus fleet to certain models of the Boeing family, as well as others. Why is it then that Boeing continue to manufacture their 777 without winglets, which if added would surely improve that wing's efficiency?
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