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Old 16th Oct 2011, 00:48
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Do some research on aftermarket winglets. You'll find that the addition of winglets on the 757/767 results in in an increased specific range.

Boeing has a short-range 747-400 for the Japanese market that has no winglets. Apparently, the benefits are little for a short-range airplane.

787? Different airfoil perhaps. I have a production test pilot friend @ Boeing. I'll ask him.

Horizontal stab? Unlike the wing, it flies down instead of up and carries a smaller load by comparison. Probably more of a drag/weight increase than an aerodynamic benefit.
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