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Old 23rd Sep 2011, 07:27
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beinghuman
 
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@ Broomstick Flier

The WMcrit will not be changed but as the wing is swept, the wind will now be sensed as two vectors, one perpendicular to the leading edge and one parallel. In order to the perpendicular vector reach Mcrit the relative wind must be higher than it, so the aircraft can fly faster. How much faster?


Can you explain this in simpler terms ? Thanks
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