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Old 13th December 2008 | 03:48
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glhcarl
 
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the swept back wing is to make sure the tips stay out of the wake of the shock wave.due to the speed closer to the speed of sound. the faster the plane goes the more swept back it is with relation to the amount of lift needed.
Is this true for all aircraft?

If yes how do you explain the F-104?
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