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Old 6th Mar 2012, 15:29
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John Farley

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Winglets offer the best advantage if the wing design is a little long in the tooth. With modern wings winglets are much less likely to be worth their weight and cost.

Of course a really modern design that has been cocked up - especially in the tip area - could also show some payback.
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