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Old 3rd Jun 2008, 22:29
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My Understanding

320: upper facet-winglet
lower facet-fence

Winglets can be tuned for Climb or Cruise, or a combination, but declining performance as a combo. The Structure limiting factor is the wing root and outer Spar (Flex.) and adds much more weight than the winglet itself.

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