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21st Mar 2011, 20:56

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So,the general consensus seems to be that both contribute to the tip stall.

Sweep causes a greater span wise flow which leads to thicker boudary layer at the tip. This seperates at a lower AOA.

Taper for the reasons stated earlier.

Right?

EK

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