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Old 18th Jan 2011, 22:37
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Brian Abraham
 
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Are you sure?
Certainly am Bear. The supercritical airfoil was invented by NASA scientist Richard T. Whitcomb during the 1960's, and was first tested on a modified F-8 in 1971. Is designed for high subsonic and transonic, not supersonic, performance. It's use is confined to airliners, business jets and transports (C-17).
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